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10V160000 Apr 20, 2010 STRUCTURE

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, D...

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Dec 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 173,000 mi

THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.

Dec 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 173,000 mi

THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.

Dec 16, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 173,000 mi

THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.

Dec 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 173,000 mi

THE VAN HAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AT TIMES IT IS HARD TO SLOW IT DOWN EVEN STOP IT. THE PROBLEM MAINLY OCCURS FROM STOP AND GO ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR FEW HOURS.

May 3, 2016 Structure 109,000 mi

THE CABLE TO MY DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED, THUS THE DOOR CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY. THIS DEFECT IS UNDER A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR MODEL YEARS 2004-2007, BUT I HAVE A 2009 MODEL YEAR.

May 3, 2016 Structure 109,000 mi

THE CABLE TO MY DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR SNAPPED, THUS THE DOOR CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED AUTOMATICALLY. THIS DEFECT IS UNDER A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR MODEL YEARS 2004-2007, BUT I HAVE A 2009 MODEL YEAR.

Dec 10, 2014 Wheels Crash 305,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR

Dec 10, 2014 Tires Crash 305,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR

Dec 10, 2014 Wheels Crash 305,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR

Dec 10, 2014 Tires Crash 305,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL FROM UNDERNEATH MY CAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CABLES SNAPPED. THE CAR BEHIND ME RAN OVER IT AND I AM NOW BEING CHARGED FOR THE DAMAGES TO THAT PERSON'S CAR. *TR

Jul 27, 2014 Power Train Crash 165,000 mi

THE CAR WAS OFF, THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. SHE TOUCHED THE SHIFTER AND IT WENT BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE; THE CAR STARTED ROLLING DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY. SHE DID NOT PRESS THE BRAKE (SHE IS UNABLE TO) BUT THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE. THE VAN HIT A...

Jul 27, 2014 Power Train Crash 165,000 mi

THE CAR WAS OFF, THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR. SHE TOUCHED THE SHIFTER AND IT WENT BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE; THE CAR STARTED ROLLING DOWN OUR DRIVEWAY. SHE DID NOT PRESS THE BRAKE (SHE IS UNABLE TO) BUT THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE. THE VAN HIT A...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE GEARING SHIFTER ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR, WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE GEARING SHIFTER ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR, WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ...

Feb 11, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Feb 11, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jan 25, 2013 Structure

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT OF FAULTY TIRE CARRIER REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN EARLY 2006, HE NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WAS INOPERABLE, AND APPARENTLY, IT HAD RUSTED IN PLACE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE REPAIR STATION, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CORRODED ...

Jan 25, 2013 Structure

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT OF FAULTY TIRE CARRIER REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN EARLY 2006, HE NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WAS INOPERABLE, AND APPARENTLY, IT HAD RUSTED IN PLACE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE REPAIR STATION, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE CORRODED ...

Dec 9, 2012 Tires 19,000 mi

ON 11/25/2012 AT ABOUT 10:00 PM, AFTER DRIVING ON FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 100 MILES, THE FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO MAKE A SMALL NOISE AND SMALL VIBRATION AND LATER THE TIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED BY AT A REST AREA AND DIDN?T SEE ANY NOTICEABLE PROBLEM. SINCE IT?S ABOUT 50 MILES AWAY FR...

Dec 9, 2012 Tires 19,000 mi

ON 11/25/2012 AT ABOUT 10:00 PM, AFTER DRIVING ON FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 100 MILES, THE FRONT WHEEL ON DRIVER SIDE BEGAN TO MAKE A SMALL NOISE AND SMALL VIBRATION AND LATER THE TIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED BY AT A REST AREA AND DIDN?T SEE ANY NOTICEABLE PROBLEM. SINCE IT?S ABOUT 50 MILES AWAY FR...

Mar 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 24, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER FAILED. THE BUMPER WAS MADE WITH DEFECTIVE MATERIAL THAT CAUSED THE BUMPER TO CRACK AND DENT EASILY WHEN STRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Jan 24, 2012 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPER FAILED. THE BUMPER WAS MADE WITH DEFECTIVE MATERIAL THAT CAUSED THE BUMPER TO CRACK AND DENT EASILY WHEN STRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Feb 12, 2011 Unknown Or Other 110,500 mi

I WANT TO REPORT A SCARY INCIDENT OCCURRED YESTERDAY WITH MY MINIVAN. ON 2/11/2011, AT ABOUT 7 AM, I STARTED BY TOYOTA SIENNA TO SEND MY SON TO HIS HIGH SCHOOL, I HEARD STRANGE NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE NOT ALL THE CYLINDERS WERE RUNNUNG. THE CAR WAS NOT POWERFUL AS USUAL. I TRIED TO TURN OFF MY VAN, ...

Feb 12, 2011 Unknown Or Other 110,500 mi

I WANT TO REPORT A SCARY INCIDENT OCCURRED YESTERDAY WITH MY MINIVAN. ON 2/11/2011, AT ABOUT 7 AM, I STARTED BY TOYOTA SIENNA TO SEND MY SON TO HIS HIGH SCHOOL, I HEARD STRANGE NOISE. IT SOUNDS LIKE NOT ALL THE CYLINDERS WERE RUNNUNG. THE CAR WAS NOT POWERFUL AS USUAL. I TRIED TO TURN OFF MY VAN, ...

Feb 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,700 mi

ON OCTOBER 18, 2010 MY 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA DASHBOARD VSC (VARIABLE SKID CONTROL)/OFF TRACK AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALERSHIP MADE REPAIRS THAT WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND ASSURED ME THAT THE VAN WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. ON NOVEMBER 24, ...

Feb 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 18,700 mi

ON OCTOBER 18, 2010 MY 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA DASHBOARD VSC (VARIABLE SKID CONTROL)/OFF TRACK AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALERSHIP MADE REPAIRS THAT WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND ASSURED ME THAT THE VAN WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. ON NOVEMBER 24, ...

Oct 18, 2010 Power Train 118,580 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 99 AND MY CHECK LIGHT COMING OUT AND START TO SMOKE SO I FIND THE ENGINE DO THE OIL BE SLUDGE, I WANT TO KNOW IF IS SOME WAY OF TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ME WHIT OUT CHARGE BECAUSE IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,580 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 99 AND MY CHECK LIGHT COMING OUT AND START TO SMOKE SO I FIND THE ENGINE DO THE OIL BE SLUDGE, I WANT TO KNOW IF IS SOME WAY OF TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ME WHIT OUT CHARGE BECAUSE IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 18, 2010 Power Train 118,580 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 99 AND MY CHECK LIGHT COMING OUT AND START TO SMOKE SO I FIND THE ENGINE DO THE OIL BE SLUDGE, I WANT TO KNOW IF IS SOME WAY OF TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ME WHIT OUT CHARGE BECAUSE IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,580 mi

I HAVE A TOYOTA SIENNA 99 AND MY CHECK LIGHT COMING OUT AND START TO SMOKE SO I FIND THE ENGINE DO THE OIL BE SLUDGE, I WANT TO KNOW IF IS SOME WAY OF TOYOTA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR ME WHIT OUT CHARGE BECAUSE IS A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Steering 149,500 mi

TOYOTA 1999 SIENNA CE: STEERING PULLS TO LEFT. I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING TIGHT TO KEEP IT TO RIGHT. I ALREADY GOT ALIGNMENT DONE TWO TIMES AND NEW TIRES CHANGED BUT PULLING TO LEFT STARTS RIGHT AWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Suspension 149,500 mi

TOYOTA 1999 SIENNA CE: STEERING PULLS TO LEFT. I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING TIGHT TO KEEP IT TO RIGHT. I ALREADY GOT ALIGNMENT DONE TWO TIMES AND NEW TIRES CHANGED BUT PULLING TO LEFT STARTS RIGHT AWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Steering 149,500 mi

TOYOTA 1999 SIENNA CE: STEERING PULLS TO LEFT. I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING TIGHT TO KEEP IT TO RIGHT. I ALREADY GOT ALIGNMENT DONE TWO TIMES AND NEW TIRES CHANGED BUT PULLING TO LEFT STARTS RIGHT AWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Suspension 149,500 mi

TOYOTA 1999 SIENNA CE: STEERING PULLS TO LEFT. I HAVE TO HOLD STEERING TIGHT TO KEEP IT TO RIGHT. I ALREADY GOT ALIGNMENT DONE TWO TIMES AND NEW TIRES CHANGED BUT PULLING TO LEFT STARTS RIGHT AWAY. IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. *TR

Jul 31, 2010 Tires

LOOSE SPARE TIRE IN CARGO SEATING AREA OF TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 VAN. DUE TO A RECALL ON THE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CABLE, THE SPARE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND PLACED IN THE CARGO AREA OF THE VAN. THE TIRE IS NOT SECURED DOWN AND MOVES AROUND DURING DRIVING. IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY ...

Jul 31, 2010 Tires

LOOSE SPARE TIRE IN CARGO SEATING AREA OF TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 VAN. DUE TO A RECALL ON THE CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CABLE, THE SPARE TIRE WAS REMOVED AND PLACED IN THE CARGO AREA OF THE VAN. THE TIRE IS NOT SECURED DOWN AND MOVES AROUND DURING DRIVING. IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY ...

Jul 27, 2010 Seat Belts 133,678 mi

TWO SEAT BELTS IN MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE GOTTEN "JAMMED". IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY WITH EACH BELT, AND THEY BOTH JAMMED IN THE SAME MONTH. THEY ARE NOT USABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT RETRACT FAR ENOUGH TO BUCKLE, AND ONE IS EVEN STUCK RETRACTED OUT. THERE IS NOTHING THAT I CAN THINK OF THAT WOULD H...

Jul 27, 2010 Seat Belts 133,678 mi

TWO SEAT BELTS IN MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA HAVE GOTTEN "JAMMED". IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY WITH EACH BELT, AND THEY BOTH JAMMED IN THE SAME MONTH. THEY ARE NOT USABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT RETRACT FAR ENOUGH TO BUCKLE, AND ONE IS EVEN STUCK RETRACTED OUT. THERE IS NOTHING THAT I CAN THINK OF THAT WOULD H...

Jul 12, 2010 Steering

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL 1999. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005, I HAD TO HAVE THE HORN FIXED BECAUSE TO MAKE THE HORN FUNCTION, YOU HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT COST ME $399.35. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED "POOR CONTACTS IN CLOCK SPRING; REPLACE CLOCKSPRING". I NOW HAVE THE SAME PR...

Jul 12, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL 1999. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005, I HAD TO HAVE THE HORN FIXED BECAUSE TO MAKE THE HORN FUNCTION, YOU HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT COST ME $399.35. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED "POOR CONTACTS IN CLOCK SPRING; REPLACE CLOCKSPRING". I NOW HAVE THE SAME PR...

Jul 12, 2010 Steering

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL 1999. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005, I HAD TO HAVE THE HORN FIXED BECAUSE TO MAKE THE HORN FUNCTION, YOU HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT COST ME $399.35. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED "POOR CONTACTS IN CLOCK SPRING; REPLACE CLOCKSPRING". I NOW HAVE THE SAME PR...

Jul 12, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL 1999. ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005, I HAD TO HAVE THE HORN FIXED BECAUSE TO MAKE THE HORN FUNCTION, YOU HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT COST ME $399.35. THE DEALERSHIP LISTED "POOR CONTACTS IN CLOCK SPRING; REPLACE CLOCKSPRING". I NOW HAVE THE SAME PR...

May 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. POWER SLIDING DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. *TR

May 11, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. POWER SLIDING DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. *TR

May 11, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. POWER SLIDING DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. *TR

May 11, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. POWER SLIDING DOOR MOTOR FAILED. POWER SLIDING DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HAND. *TR

Apr 20, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2009 TOYOTA SIENNA SALE *GR

Apr 20, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2009 TOYOTA SIENNA SALE *GR

Apr 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

DRIVER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR ON 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE BOTH WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED AND DO NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED EFFORTS TO OPEN THEM, BY KEY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCK HANDLE ON THE REAR DOOR IS PERMANENTLY DEPRESSED, I.E., NO LONGER PRESSABLE, NO LONG...

Apr 4, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

DRIVER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR ON 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE BOTH WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED AND DO NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED EFFORTS TO OPEN THEM, BY KEY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCK HANDLE ON THE REAR DOOR IS PERMANENTLY DEPRESSED, I.E., NO LONGER PRESSABLE, NO LONG...

Apr 4, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 91,000 mi

DRIVER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR ON 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE BOTH WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED AND DO NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED EFFORTS TO OPEN THEM, BY KEY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCK HANDLE ON THE REAR DOOR IS PERMANENTLY DEPRESSED, I.E., NO LONGER PRESSABLE, NO LONG...

Apr 4, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

DRIVER-SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR ON 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE BOTH WENT OUT OF CONTROL AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH DOORS ARE LOCKED AND DO NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED EFFORTS TO OPEN THEM, BY KEY OR MANUALLY. THE LOCK HANDLE ON THE REAR DOOR IS PERMANENTLY DEPRESSED, I.E., NO LONGER PRESSABLE, NO LONG...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND HIT SOMEONE THAT WAS STANDING IN THE GARAGE. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATES 9/21/2011*CW

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND HIT SOMEONE THAT WAS STANDING IN THE GARAGE. THERE WAS ONE FATALITY DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATES 9/21/2011*CW

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, AT TIMES UNINTENDED ACCELERATED. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2002 WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE VAN ACCELERATED AT I HIT A POLE. OCCASIONALLY IT APPEARS THAT STILL DO THE SAME AT TIMES....

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA, AT TIMES UNINTENDED ACCELERATED. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2002 WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE VAN ACCELERATED AT I HIT A POLE. OCCASIONALLY IT APPEARS THAT STILL DO THE SAME AT TIMES....

Feb 15, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 SIENNA FOR 5 YEARS. TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY REAR HATCH DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED. 3 YEARS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW, EVERY DOOR HANDLE ON THE VAN IS BROKE. THE SLIDER DOORS STICK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PULL HARD ON THE DOORS TO OPEN. (AND THEY WERE NOT STICKY FROM SODA)...

Feb 15, 2010 Structure 50,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 SIENNA FOR 5 YEARS. TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY REAR HATCH DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED. 3 YEARS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW, EVERY DOOR HANDLE ON THE VAN IS BROKE. THE SLIDER DOORS STICK CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PULL HARD ON THE DOORS TO OPEN. (AND THEY WERE NOT STICKY FROM SODA)...

Jan 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE...

Jan 28, 2010 Unknown Or Other 122,000 mi

I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE...

Jan 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE...

Jan 28, 2010 Unknown Or Other 122,000 mi

I AM REPORTING ANOTHER TOYOTA STICKY ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OUR 1999 SIENNA MINIVAN HAS HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF STUCK ACCELERATOR, THE MOST RECENT WAS JAN. 21, 2010. I BELIEVE IT HAS BECOME "STUCK" BETWEEN 40 AND 45MPH. OTHER INCIDENTS WERE IN SUMMER (CANNOT REMEMBER DATE) AND OCTOBER 2009. THE 1ST INCIDE...

Jan 25, 2010 Tires 100,500 mi

I BOUGHT 4 MICHELIN TIRES (P205/70R 15 X RAD) FOR MY MINIVAN IN JUNE 2006. THIS MONTH THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT LOW SPEED. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TWO BELTS INSIDE OF THE TIRES SEPARATED. I WAS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THESE TIRES. THESE TI...

Jan 25, 2010 Tires 100,500 mi

I BOUGHT 4 MICHELIN TIRES (P205/70R 15 X RAD) FOR MY MINIVAN IN JUNE 2006. THIS MONTH THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT LOW SPEED. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TWO BELTS INSIDE OF THE TIRES SEPARATED. I WAS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THESE TIRES. THESE TI...

Sep 15, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 THE POWER SLIDING DOOR GIVING A PROBLEM FROM LAST THREE YEARS AND NOW COMPLETELY JAM, NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSES. THE OTHER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS VERY POOR QUALITY AND BROKE TWICE NOW. *TR

Sep 15, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

TOYOTA SIENNA 1999 THE POWER SLIDING DOOR GIVING A PROBLEM FROM LAST THREE YEARS AND NOW COMPLETELY JAM, NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSES. THE OTHER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS VERY POOR QUALITY AND BROKE TWICE NOW. *TR

Aug 13, 2009 Structure 155,000 mi

CABLE ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. *TR

Aug 13, 2009 Structure 155,000 mi

CABLE ON PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OF 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN SNAPPED AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 56,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA 56000 MILES ,, WE WERE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON I 294 SOUTH AND THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ,,,MY WIFE KEPT PUMPING THEM AND LOST CONTROL , WE HIT THE MEDIAN AND THE CAR ROLLED OVER THRICE AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON THE ROOF ,, ME, WIFE AND TWO KIDS WERE SAFE BY THE WILL OF GOD ,, ALL ...

Jul 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 56,000 mi

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA 56000 MILES ,, WE WERE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON I 294 SOUTH AND THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ,,,MY WIFE KEPT PUMPING THEM AND LOST CONTROL , WE HIT THE MEDIAN AND THE CAR ROLLED OVER THRICE AND ENDED UP STOPPING ON THE ROOF ,, ME, WIFE AND TWO KIDS WERE SAFE BY THE WILL OF GOD ,, ALL ...

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE LEAVING ONE UNABLE TO OPEN REAR DOOR. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 105,000 mi

PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 120,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE LEAVING ONE UNABLE TO OPEN REAR DOOR. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 105,000 mi

PASSENGER POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED. *TR

Jul 5, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

THE REAR DOOR OF OUR 1999 SIENNA VAN HAS ALREADY BROKEN TWICE SINCE WE PURCHASED IT 5 YEARS AGO. I REPLACED IT ONCE, BUT CANNOT AFFORD TO AGAIN. AS A RESULT, I CANNOT GET TO THE BACK WHICH ALSO PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING TO MY SPARE TIRE SHOULD I NEED IT. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BACK HANDLE BROKE A Y...

Jul 5, 2009 Structure 50,000 mi

THE REAR DOOR OF OUR 1999 SIENNA VAN HAS ALREADY BROKEN TWICE SINCE WE PURCHASED IT 5 YEARS AGO. I REPLACED IT ONCE, BUT CANNOT AFFORD TO AGAIN. AS A RESULT, I CANNOT GET TO THE BACK WHICH ALSO PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING TO MY SPARE TIRE SHOULD I NEED IT. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BACK HANDLE BROKE A Y...

Jun 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR -- NO BRAKING OCCURRED. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ON A CITY STREET. *TR SEEMINGLY RANDOM FAILURE WHICH THE DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AND HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO FIX SINCE IT'S INTERMITTENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN CHA...

Jun 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,500 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR -- NO BRAKING OCCURRED. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE ON A CITY STREET. *TR SEEMINGLY RANDOM FAILURE WHICH THE DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF AND HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO FIX SINCE IT'S INTERMITTENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN CHA...

Jun 18, 2009 Structure 134,000 mi

I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. WE HAVE HAD (AND LOVED) THIS CAR FOR ALL OF IT 134,000 MILES, BUT RECENTLY THE POWER SLIDING DOOR (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE) STOPPED WORKING. USING BRUTE FORCE, AN ADULT CAN MANUALLY PULL THE DOOR OPEN AND SHUT, BUT A CHILD CANNOT. MY LOCAL TOYOTA A...

Jun 18, 2009 Structure 134,000 mi

I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE. WE HAVE HAD (AND LOVED) THIS CAR FOR ALL OF IT 134,000 MILES, BUT RECENTLY THE POWER SLIDING DOOR (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE) STOPPED WORKING. USING BRUTE FORCE, AN ADULT CAN MANUALLY PULL THE DOOR OPEN AND SHUT, BUT A CHILD CANNOT. MY LOCAL TOYOTA A...

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK LEAVING DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *TR

Oct 14, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKE LEAVING DOOR UNABLE TO BE OPENED. POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK LEAVING DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. *TR

Sep 19, 2008 Structure

SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY 1999, THE REAR HATCH HANDLE IS BROKEN TWICE AND THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS ALSO BROKEN. WE I CALL FOR PARTS I FIND OUT THAT THE REAR IS ON BACK ORDER DUE TO IT BEING SUCH IN DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT ANOTHER SIENNA OWNER WAS CALLING FOR...

Sep 19, 2008 Structure

SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY 1999, THE REAR HATCH HANDLE IS BROKEN TWICE AND THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS ALSO BROKEN. WE I CALL FOR PARTS I FIND OUT THAT THE REAR IS ON BACK ORDER DUE TO IT BEING SUCH IN DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT ANOTHER SIENNA OWNER WAS CALLING FOR...

Jun 19, 2008 Electrical System 61,000 mi

I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THE 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH WHICH HAS ONLY 61,000 MILES SO FAR. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENING OF TWO DAYS AGO, I STARTED IT AND COULDN'T STOP IT ANYMORE. IT KEPT RUNNING EVEN I TOOK THE KEY OUT. I WAS SO AFRAID OF CAUSING FIRE EVENTUALLY, BUT I STILL HAD TO DRIVE AROUND TRYING T...

Jun 19, 2008 Electrical System 61,000 mi

I AM THE FIRST OWNER OF THE 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA LE WITH WHICH HAS ONLY 61,000 MILES SO FAR. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENING OF TWO DAYS AGO, I STARTED IT AND COULDN'T STOP IT ANYMORE. IT KEPT RUNNING EVEN I TOOK THE KEY OUT. I WAS SO AFRAID OF CAUSING FIRE EVENTUALLY, BUT I STILL HAD TO DRIVE AROUND TRYING T...

Jun 14, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR HATCH HANDLE JUST SNAPPED IN MY HAND AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE HATCH. DEALER INITIALLY ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS AT $350-$600 BECAUSE THEY HAD TO "BREAK INTO THE CAR." ACTUAL REPAIR COST WAS $250 FOR A POORLY DESIGNED PART. MECHANIC TOLD ME THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF THE HATCH HANDLE IS SUBJE...

Jun 14, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR HATCH HANDLE JUST SNAPPED IN MY HAND AS I TRIED TO OPEN THE HATCH. DEALER INITIALLY ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS AT $350-$600 BECAUSE THEY HAD TO "BREAK INTO THE CAR." ACTUAL REPAIR COST WAS $250 FOR A POORLY DESIGNED PART. MECHANIC TOLD ME THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT OF THE HATCH HANDLE IS SUBJE...

Apr 25, 2007 Structure

I TRIED TO OPEN THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE BACK AND THE HANDLE MADE A SNAPPING SOUND AND IS NOW STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ON THE OUTSIDE AND I DON'T SEE A WAY TO OPEN IT ON THE INSIDE. I PURCHASED THE VAN TO TRANSPORT MY GRANDKIDS. NOW I'M FEARFUL TO TAKE THEM ANYW...

Apr 25, 2007 Structure

I TRIED TO OPEN THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN THE BACK AND THE HANDLE MADE A SNAPPING SOUND AND IS NOW STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOW THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ON THE OUTSIDE AND I DON'T SEE A WAY TO OPEN IT ON THE INSIDE. I PURCHASED THE VAN TO TRANSPORT MY GRANDKIDS. NOW I'M FEARFUL TO TAKE THEM ANYW...

Apr 20, 2007 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

THE CONTACT DRIVES 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA (FAILURE MILEAGE: 100K). HE STATED THAT YESTERDAY WHLE DRIVING HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A SEMI-TRUCK. HE STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION, HOWEVER AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT HE WAS INJU...

Apr 20, 2007 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

THE CONTACT DRIVES 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA (FAILURE MILEAGE: 100K). HE STATED THAT YESTERDAY WHLE DRIVING HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A SEMI-TRUCK. HE STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION, HOWEVER AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT HE WAS INJU...

Mar 16, 2007 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN SHE RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE (THAT HAD JUST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT) AT ABOUT 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. IN SPITE OF A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION THAT BUCKLED THE HOOD AND TOTALLED OUR VAN, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BE...

Mar 16, 2007 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING OUR TOYOTA SIENNA WHEN SHE RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE (THAT HAD JUST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT) AT ABOUT 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. IN SPITE OF A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION THAT BUCKLED THE HOOD AND TOTALLED OUR VAN, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BE...

Dec 5, 2006 Electrical System 71,000 mi

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FUSE #12 WHICH CONTROLS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, CLOCK, AND REMOTE ACCESS-KEEPS BLOWING. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES EVEN WHEN THE BELT IS LATCHED. DRIVER'S VANITY LIGHT HAS DISLODGED FROM VISOR. *NM

Dec 5, 2006 Electrical System 71,000 mi

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH FUSE #12 WHICH CONTROLS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, CLOCK, AND REMOTE ACCESS-KEEPS BLOWING. ALSO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES EVEN WHEN THE BELT IS LATCHED. DRIVER'S VANITY LIGHT HAS DISLODGED FROM VISOR. *NM

Sep 13, 2006 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Electrical System 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Sep 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A RAINY DAY ON FLAT ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BACK LIGHTS. THE RAIN WATER CREATED A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE VEHICLE HARNESS CABLES IN THE HITCHER. THE CABLE HARNESS WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT THE TRAILER LIGHTS. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE H...

Jul 7, 2006 Electrical System 55,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STARTED TO FAIL ON MY 1999 SIENNA LE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEMATIC PART OF THE SYSTEM. THE OTHER DOORS SEEM TO WANT TO RESPOND BUT DRIVER DOOR MAKES A 'CLICK, CLICK, CLICK' SOUND AND DOESN'T RESPOND. KEY USUALLY WORKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. ...

Jul 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STARTED TO FAIL ON MY 1999 SIENNA LE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEMATIC PART OF THE SYSTEM. THE OTHER DOORS SEEM TO WANT TO RESPOND BUT DRIVER DOOR MAKES A 'CLICK, CLICK, CLICK' SOUND AND DOESN'T RESPOND. KEY USUALLY WORKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. ...

Jul 7, 2006 Electrical System 55,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STARTED TO FAIL ON MY 1999 SIENNA LE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEMATIC PART OF THE SYSTEM. THE OTHER DOORS SEEM TO WANT TO RESPOND BUT DRIVER DOOR MAKES A 'CLICK, CLICK, CLICK' SOUND AND DOESN'T RESPOND. KEY USUALLY WORKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. ...

Jul 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE STARTED TO FAIL ON MY 1999 SIENNA LE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEMATIC PART OF THE SYSTEM. THE OTHER DOORS SEEM TO WANT TO RESPOND BUT DRIVER DOOR MAKES A 'CLICK, CLICK, CLICK' SOUND AND DOESN'T RESPOND. KEY USUALLY WORKS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY. ...

Jul 5, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

LATCH ON VAN'S BACK HATCH DOOR BROKE DURING OPENING, CAUSING INABILITY TO OPEN BACK HATCH DOOR. NO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WAS USED DURING OPENING, ONLY THE NORMAL GRIPPING MOTION TO OPEN THE LATCH. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED VAN FROM, WE WERE QUOTED $350, AS THEY NEEDED TO "TAKE THE WHOLE ...

Jul 5, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 92,000 mi

LATCH ON VAN'S BACK HATCH DOOR BROKE DURING OPENING, CAUSING INABILITY TO OPEN BACK HATCH DOOR. NO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WAS USED DURING OPENING, ONLY THE NORMAL GRIPPING MOTION TO OPEN THE LATCH. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED VAN FROM, WE WERE QUOTED $350, AS THEY NEEDED TO "TAKE THE WHOLE ...

Jun 14, 2006 Suspension 100 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, IN MAY, 1999, I NOTICED A SEVERE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I COULD NOT LET GO OF MY STEERING WHEEL FOR EVEN A SECOND OR THIS VEHICLE WOULD PULL. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (NEILL SANDLER IN MURFREESBORO, TN) AND THEY SAID THERE WAS ...

Jun 14, 2006 Steering 100 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, IN MAY, 1999, I NOTICED A SEVERE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I COULD NOT LET GO OF MY STEERING WHEEL FOR EVEN A SECOND OR THIS VEHICLE WOULD PULL. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (NEILL SANDLER IN MURFREESBORO, TN) AND THEY SAID THERE WAS ...

Jun 14, 2006 Suspension 100 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, IN MAY, 1999, I NOTICED A SEVERE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I COULD NOT LET GO OF MY STEERING WHEEL FOR EVEN A SECOND OR THIS VEHICLE WOULD PULL. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (NEILL SANDLER IN MURFREESBORO, TN) AND THEY SAID THERE WAS ...

Jun 14, 2006 Steering 100 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA MINIVAN, IN MAY, 1999, I NOTICED A SEVERE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I COULD NOT LET GO OF MY STEERING WHEEL FOR EVEN A SECOND OR THIS VEHICLE WOULD PULL. I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (NEILL SANDLER IN MURFREESBORO, TN) AND THEY SAID THERE WAS ...

Mar 31, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE TAILGATE/TRUNK ON MY VAN THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT I WOULD USE TO OPEN THE TRUNK SNAPPED AND BROKE. NOW I CAN NOT OPEN THE LATCH, CHANGE THE LIGHTS THAT ARE A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PART WAS VERY FLIMSY AND PLASTIC IN NATURE AND WE DID NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY THAN WE USUALLY ...

Mar 31, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE TAILGATE/TRUNK ON MY VAN THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT I WOULD USE TO OPEN THE TRUNK SNAPPED AND BROKE. NOW I CAN NOT OPEN THE LATCH, CHANGE THE LIGHTS THAT ARE A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PART WAS VERY FLIMSY AND PLASTIC IN NATURE AND WE DID NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY THAN WE USUALLY ...

Nov 16, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

ON BACK DOOR OF MINIVAN, THE OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKE WHEN WE SQUEEZED IT TO OPEN. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. WHY IS THERE NO RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE? THE QUOTE TO FIX IS $275-300. ALSO, ON THE REAR SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE, NOT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR), THE PUSH-BUTTON LATCH "STICKS" SO THE DOOR WI...

Nov 16, 2005 Structure 75,000 mi

ON BACK DOOR OF MINIVAN, THE OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKE WHEN WE SQUEEZED IT TO OPEN. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. WHY IS THERE NO RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE? THE QUOTE TO FIX IS $275-300. ALSO, ON THE REAR SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE, NOT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR), THE PUSH-BUTTON LATCH "STICKS" SO THE DOOR WI...

Nov 16, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 75,000 mi

ON BACK DOOR OF MINIVAN, THE OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKE WHEN WE SQUEEZED IT TO OPEN. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. WHY IS THERE NO RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE? THE QUOTE TO FIX IS $275-300. ALSO, ON THE REAR SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE, NOT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR), THE PUSH-BUTTON LATCH "STICKS" SO THE DOOR WI...

Nov 16, 2005 Structure 75,000 mi

ON BACK DOOR OF MINIVAN, THE OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKE WHEN WE SQUEEZED IT TO OPEN. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. WHY IS THERE NO RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE? THE QUOTE TO FIX IS $275-300. ALSO, ON THE REAR SLIDING DOOR (DRIVER SIDE, NOT AN AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR), THE PUSH-BUTTON LATCH "STICKS" SO THE DOOR WI...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA ENGINE FROZE UP UNEXPECTEDLY. WAS ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLY A SLUDGE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED - USED - IN 2002 FROM A LOCAL DEALER WHO WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ESTIMATED $6850.00 ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST, EVEN THOUGH TOYOTA CHANGED THE ENGINE WARRANTY TO ...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA ENGINE FROZE UP UNEXPECTEDLY. WAS ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLY A SLUDGE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED - USED - IN 2002 FROM A LOCAL DEALER WHO WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ESTIMATED $6850.00 ENGINE REPLACEMENT COST, EVEN THOUGH TOYOTA CHANGED THE ENGINE WARRANTY TO ...

Sep 11, 2005 Seats

THIS COMPLIANT IS REGARDING TWO SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES WITH A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE REAR HATCH HANDLE HAS BROKEN. (3 HANDLES SO FAR) THERE IS NO RELEASE MECHANISM FROM THE INSIDE, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT DIS...

Sep 11, 2005 Structure

THIS COMPLIANT IS REGARDING TWO SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES WITH A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE REAR HATCH HANDLE HAS BROKEN. (3 HANDLES SO FAR) THERE IS NO RELEASE MECHANISM FROM THE INSIDE, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT DIS...

Sep 11, 2005 Seats

THIS COMPLIANT IS REGARDING TWO SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES WITH A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE REAR HATCH HANDLE HAS BROKEN. (3 HANDLES SO FAR) THERE IS NO RELEASE MECHANISM FROM THE INSIDE, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT DIS...

Sep 11, 2005 Structure

THIS COMPLIANT IS REGARDING TWO SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES WITH A 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE REAR HATCH HANDLE HAS BROKEN. (3 HANDLES SO FAR) THERE IS NO RELEASE MECHANISM FROM THE INSIDE, SO THERE IS NO WAY TO GET OUT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT DIS...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,133 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE WITH OUR SONS (AGES 3 AND 1) IN THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE DIED. SHE COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE STAYED IN VEHICLE AND KEPT THE BOYS IN THEIR CAR SEATS AS SHE WAS ALONG A MAJOR HIGHWAY. A ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE VEH...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,133 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE WITH OUR SONS (AGES 3 AND 1) IN THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE DIED. SHE COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE STAYED IN VEHICLE AND KEPT THE BOYS IN THEIR CAR SEATS AS SHE WAS ALONG A MAJOR HIGHWAY. A ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE VEH...

Jul 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK, I WENT TO MY NEAREST TOYOTA SERVICE AGENCY. HOWEVER, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE HORN WAS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A WEAR IN THE SYSTEM. THIS WORN OUT PART IS SUPPOSEDLY BETWEEN THE ROD OF THE WHEEL AND THE HORN, WHICH NO LONGER MAKES THE PROPER CONN...

Jul 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK, I WENT TO MY NEAREST TOYOTA SERVICE AGENCY. HOWEVER, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE HORN WAS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A WEAR IN THE SYSTEM. THIS WORN OUT PART IS SUPPOSEDLY BETWEEN THE ROD OF THE WHEEL AND THE HORN, WHICH NO LONGER MAKES THE PROPER CONN...

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

98E035000 THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT START ONCE THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

98E035000 THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT START ONCE THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

98E035000 THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT START ONCE THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON

Jul 5, 2005 Electrical System 100,000 mi

98E035000 THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON. THE CAR WILL NOT START ONCE THE ALARM GOES OFF WITHOUT REASON

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 75,000 mi

DT: 99 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A STRANGE NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. CONSUMER SAYS JUBRALTA TRANSMISSION SAID THAT AT ANY POINT TRANSMISSION COULD DIE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED $85 TO CHECK. VEHICLE STAYED ...

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 75,000 mi

DT: 99 TOYOTA SIENNA. CONSUMER STARTED HEARING A STRANGE NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. CONSUMER SAYS JUBRALTA TRANSMISSION SAID THAT AT ANY POINT TRANSMISSION COULD DIE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED $85 TO CHECK. VEHICLE STAYED ...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT OIL WAS IN THE PAN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TC

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT OIL WAS IN THE PAN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TC

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. AFTERWARDS, DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. AFTERWARDS, DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SLUDGE (GELLING) DEVELOPS IN ENGINE RESULTING IN THE NECESSITY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT GREAT COST. TOYOTA STATES THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS IF ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED, BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED TO DO SO AND HAVE REFUSED TO LET US SPEAK WITH ANYONE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ...

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL SLUDGE (GELLING) DEVELOPS IN ENGINE RESULTING IN THE NECESSITY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT GREAT COST. TOYOTA STATES THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS IF ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED, BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED TO DO SO AND HAVE REFUSED TO LET US SPEAK WITH ANYONE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ...

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY VAN CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START BACK. I COASTED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I GOT OUT OF MY VAN TO CALL MY HUSBAND. BY THE TIME I HAD HUNG UP THE PHONE, THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE POURING FROM OUT UNDER THE HOOD AND IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ...

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System Fire 110,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY VAN CUT OFF AND WOULD NOT START BACK. I COASTED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I GOT OUT OF MY VAN TO CALL MY HUSBAND. BY THE TIME I HAD HUNG UP THE PHONE, THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE POURING FROM OUT UNDER THE HOOD AND IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ...

Oct 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,669 mi

WHEEL CYLINDERS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID YEARLY SINCE OWNING THE CAR. *NM

Oct 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,669 mi

WHEEL CYLINDERS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID YEARLY SINCE OWNING THE CAR. *NM

Oct 2, 2004 Structure 122,000 mi

UPPER DOOR MOUNT PILLAR CRACKED DUE TO OVEREXTENSION HINGE GUARD FAILURE. *AK

Oct 2, 2004 Structure 122,000 mi

UPPER DOOR MOUNT PILLAR CRACKED DUE TO OVEREXTENSION HINGE GUARD FAILURE. *AK

Aug 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,600 mi

MY VAN HAD FIRST ENGINE OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM AT 32782 MILES IN MARCH 2003. FINALLY TOYOTA PAID THE REPAIR COST AFTER MANY PHONE CALLS. ONE YEAR LATER, ON JULY 5,2004, I FOUND THAT THERE IS NO ENGINE OIL LEFT AGAIN DURING THE MIDDLE OF OUR FAMILY VACATION TRIP (AT 46000 MILES). AND BLUE SMOKE COMES OU...

Aug 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,600 mi

MY VAN HAD FIRST ENGINE OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM AT 32782 MILES IN MARCH 2003. FINALLY TOYOTA PAID THE REPAIR COST AFTER MANY PHONE CALLS. ONE YEAR LATER, ON JULY 5,2004, I FOUND THAT THERE IS NO ENGINE OIL LEFT AGAIN DURING THE MIDDLE OF OUR FAMILY VACATION TRIP (AT 46000 MILES). AND BLUE SMOKE COMES OU...

Aug 12, 2004 Structure 89,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR STARTED OPENING AND SHUTTING BY ITSELF AFTER OPENING TO ALLOW CHILDREN TO ENTER VEHICLE. THE DOOR ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE AND DID NOT STOP, EVEN WHEN ENCOUNTERING THE BODY OF MY CHILD. FORTUNATELY HE WAS OUR OLDEST CHILD AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE QUICKLY ENOUGH TO ONLY BE BRUISED ...

Aug 12, 2004 Structure 89,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR STARTED OPENING AND SHUTTING BY ITSELF AFTER OPENING TO ALLOW CHILDREN TO ENTER VEHICLE. THE DOOR ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE AND DID NOT STOP, EVEN WHEN ENCOUNTERING THE BODY OF MY CHILD. FORTUNATELY HE WAS OUR OLDEST CHILD AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE QUICKLY ENOUGH TO ONLY BE BRUISED ...

Jun 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 41,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN APRIL, 1999. FROM THE DAY 1, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS SO TIGHT THAT MY TEENAGE KID COULDN'T OPEN. IT IS NOT SAFE IN THIS WAY. IT FINALLY BROKE. I CALLED TOYOTA USA AND TOYOTA CANADA (TOYOTA USA SAID THIS VEHICLE IS IN TOYOTA CANADA'S DATABASE, BUT I...

Jun 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 41,000 mi

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW TOYOTA SIENNA CE IN APRIL, 1999. FROM THE DAY 1, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS SO TIGHT THAT MY TEENAGE KID COULDN'T OPEN. IT IS NOT SAFE IN THIS WAY. IT FINALLY BROKE. I CALLED TOYOTA USA AND TOYOTA CANADA (TOYOTA USA SAID THIS VEHICLE IS IN TOYOTA CANADA'S DATABASE, BUT I...

Jun 14, 2004 Structure 87,000 mi

THE SLIDING ELECTRONIC DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED, IT WOULD REOPEN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED TWICE BY THE DEALER. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE ELECTRICAL DRIVE IN THE DOOR SHOULD BE REPLACED. *AK THE DOOR COULD BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY, BUT WITH DIFFI...

Jun 14, 2004 Structure 87,000 mi

THE SLIDING ELECTRONIC DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED, IT WOULD REOPEN ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED TWICE BY THE DEALER. DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE ELECTRICAL DRIVE IN THE DOOR SHOULD BE REPLACED. *AK THE DOOR COULD BE OPENED AND CLOSED MANUALLY, BUT WITH DIFFI...

Jun 3, 2004 Steering 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE N...

Jun 3, 2004 Steering 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE N...

May 19, 2004 Unknown

ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS - REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN BLOOMINGTON, IL HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT PULL TO LEFT. ORIGINALLY BROUGHT IN WITH PULL TO RIGNT. DEALER REPLACED TIRES AND DID ALIGNMENT. SIENNA NOW PULLS TO LEFT. VEHICLE BROUGHT BACK TWICE BUT PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. DEALER SHARED OPINION ...

May 19, 2004 Unknown

ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS - REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN BLOOMINGTON, IL HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT PULL TO LEFT. ORIGINALLY BROUGHT IN WITH PULL TO RIGNT. DEALER REPLACED TIRES AND DID ALIGNMENT. SIENNA NOW PULLS TO LEFT. VEHICLE BROUGHT BACK TWICE BUT PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. DEALER SHARED OPINION ...

Mar 11, 2004 Structure 61,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR WAS OPENED AND A GUST OF WIND GRABBED THE DOOR AND SNATCHED IT OFF THE HINGES. THE PINS POPPED OUT, AND THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT A PART OF THE WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Structure 61,000 mi

DRIVER'S DOOR WAS OPENED AND A GUST OF WIND GRABBED THE DOOR AND SNATCHED IT OFF THE HINGES. THE PINS POPPED OUT, AND THE DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT A PART OF THE WARRANTY. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 TO 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER DRIVER THAT WAS BACKING OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 3, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 TO 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER DRIVER THAT WAS BACKING OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Feb 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 62 mi

MANY INCIDENCES. FIRST IT WAS THE BRAKES FAILING IN 6 MONTH INTERVALS, THEN IT WAS THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE SLIDING DOORS, THEN THE VIBRATION, THEN THE ALIGHNMENT WHICH CAUSED ME TO REPLACE MY TIRES ENTIRELY TOO EARLY. THEN IT WAS THE RUST IN THE DOORS AND HATCH LOCKS AND CONTINUALLY IT HAS BEEN ...

Feb 28, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 62 mi

MANY INCIDENCES. FIRST IT WAS THE BRAKES FAILING IN 6 MONTH INTERVALS, THEN IT WAS THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE SLIDING DOORS, THEN THE VIBRATION, THEN THE ALIGHNMENT WHICH CAUSED ME TO REPLACE MY TIRES ENTIRELY TOO EARLY. THEN IT WAS THE RUST IN THE DOORS AND HATCH LOCKS AND CONTINUALLY IT HAS BEEN ...

Feb 26, 2004 Power Train 112,600 mi

TRANSMISSIONFAILURE. *AK

Feb 26, 2004 Power Train 112,600 mi

TRANSMISSIONFAILURE. *AK

Feb 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,608 mi

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA IS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR PAST 2 MONTHS WITH SEIZED ENGINE DUE TO THIS "OIL SLUDGING" PROBLEM. COST TO REPAIR OVER 6000 FROM DEALER. CERTIFIED MAIL SENT 2/18/04 TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES IN TORRANCE, CA., WITH COPY OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS SHOWING OIL FILTER & OIL CHANGES.*AK

Feb 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,608 mi

1999 TOYOTA SIENNA IS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR PAST 2 MONTHS WITH SEIZED ENGINE DUE TO THIS "OIL SLUDGING" PROBLEM. COST TO REPAIR OVER 6000 FROM DEALER. CERTIFIED MAIL SENT 2/18/04 TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES IN TORRANCE, CA., WITH COPY OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS SHOWING OIL FILTER & OIL CHANGES.*AK

Jan 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR STICKS. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED DOOR SEALS AND CONTACT SURFACES. DOOR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LOOSE OR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. I AM AFRAID THE DOOR HANDLE IS GOING TO BREAK OFF BECAUSE IT TAKES SO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR. *JB

Jan 31, 2004 Electrical System

BATTERY WENT DEAD SUDDENLY. AFTERWARDS THE DOME FUSE WOULD BLOW INTERMITTENTLY. THIS KNOCKS OUT ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LOCK CONTROL WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE IGNITION IS ON. IT APPEARS THAT THE $250 INTEGRATION RELAY WAS SHORTED BY THE BATTERY FAILURE. *JB

Jan 31, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR STICKS. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED DOOR SEALS AND CONTACT SURFACES. DOOR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LOOSE OR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. I AM AFRAID THE DOOR HANDLE IS GOING TO BREAK OFF BECAUSE IT TAKES SO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR. *JB

Jan 31, 2004 Electrical System

BATTERY WENT DEAD SUDDENLY. AFTERWARDS THE DOME FUSE WOULD BLOW INTERMITTENTLY. THIS KNOCKS OUT ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE DOOR LOCK CONTROL WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE IGNITION IS ON. IT APPEARS THAT THE $250 INTEGRATION RELAY WAS SHORTED BY THE BATTERY FAILURE. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

OUR 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HAS 73,000 MILES WE REPLACED THE ROTORS 2 TIMES AND WE ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN WE APPLY THE BRAKES WE GET VIBRATION ON THE PEDAL. WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THIS CAN BE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE VAN. ALSO IT COULD BE THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS TO SMALL FOR THI...

Jan 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

OUR 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN HAS 73,000 MILES WE REPLACED THE ROTORS 2 TIMES AND WE ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN WE APPLY THE BRAKES WE GET VIBRATION ON THE PEDAL. WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THIS CAN BE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE VAN. ALSO IT COULD BE THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS TO SMALL FOR THI...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE .OIL CAP DARK BROWN

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

WAITING TO HEAR FROM TOYOTA ON OUR OIL SLUDGE ENGINE FAILURE PROBLEM. WE ARE GATHERING THE OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS AND WERE 1ST TOLD WE DID NOT MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE. NOW SEEING THAT WE ARE NOT ALONE WITH THIS ISSUE.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL GELLED/BECAME SLUDGED IN JULY 2002, OIL PUMP FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2003

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL GELLED/BECAME SLUDGED IN JULY 2002, OIL PUMP FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2003

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

OIL SLUDGE.STARTED BLOWING AT STOP LIGHTS AND ALL STARTUPS.CALLING TOYOTA THIS WEEK. THIS SIENNA IS IN MINT CONDITION.WE BOUGHT IT FOR SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY FOR OUR 7 WEEK OLD SON.NOW WE'LL SEE IF TOYOTA STANDS BEHIND IT.THIS IS OUR 1ST TOYOTA,BUT THERE ARE 7 LEXUS/TOYOTAS' WITHIN OUR FAMILIES.TH...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

ALL THE ABOVE DATA IS AN ESTIMATE BECUASE WE ARE WAITING FOR COPIES OF ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RECORDS FROM TOYOTA - - BUT WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING SCREECHING BRAKES, LEFT VEER WHEN DRIVING, BAD TRANSMISSION (REPLACED TWICE),SMOG CHECK FAILURE DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM TAIL PIPE .OIL CAP DARK BROWN

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

WAITING TO HEAR FROM TOYOTA ON OUR OIL SLUDGE ENGINE FAILURE PROBLEM. WE ARE GATHERING THE OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS AND WERE 1ST TOLD WE DID NOT MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE. NOW SEEING THAT WE ARE NOT ALONE WITH THIS ISSUE.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE OIL GELLED/BECAME SLUDGED IN JULY 2002, OIL PUMP FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2003

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL GELLED/BECAME SLUDGED IN JULY 2002, OIL PUMP FAILED IN NOVEMBER 2003

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

OIL SLUDGE.STARTED BLOWING AT STOP LIGHTS AND ALL STARTUPS.CALLING TOYOTA THIS WEEK. THIS SIENNA IS IN MINT CONDITION.WE BOUGHT IT FOR SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY FOR OUR 7 WEEK OLD SON.NOW WE'LL SEE IF TOYOTA STANDS BEHIND IT.THIS IS OUR 1ST TOYOTA,BUT THERE ARE 7 LEXUS/TOYOTAS' WITHIN OUR FAMILIES.TH...

Jan 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

1999 SIENNA PASSANGER SIDE DOOR. WHEN OPEN, IF ACTIVATED BY REMOTE OR INSIDE THE VEHICAL THE DOOR WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE EVEN IF AN OBJECT IS IN THE PATH OF THE CLOSING DOOR. IT DOES NOT STOP AND WAIT OR WARN YOU IF SOMEONE/SOMETHING IS GOING TO BE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. WHICH HAS HAPPEND TO MY HUSBAN...

Jan 1, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

1999 SIENNA PASSANGER SIDE DOOR. WHEN OPEN, IF ACTIVATED BY REMOTE OR INSIDE THE VEHICAL THE DOOR WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE EVEN IF AN OBJECT IS IN THE PATH OF THE CLOSING DOOR. IT DOES NOT STOP AND WAIT OR WARN YOU IF SOMEONE/SOMETHING IS GOING TO BE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. WHICH HAS HAPPEND TO MY HUSBAN...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 15,000 mi

THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR EVERY 15000 TO 20000 MILES. DEALER HAD FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALIGNED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ALIGNMENT. *AK THE FIRST SET OF TIRES WAS REPLACED AT 17K MILES, 2ND 39K M...

Dec 10, 2003 Tires 15,000 mi

THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR EVERY 15000 TO 20000 MILES. DEALER HAD FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALIGNED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ALIGNMENT. *AK THE FIRST SET OF TIRES WAS REPLACED AT 17K MILES, 2ND 39K M...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 15,000 mi

THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR EVERY 15000 TO 20000 MILES. DEALER HAD FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALIGNED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ALIGNMENT. *AK THE FIRST SET OF TIRES WAS REPLACED AT 17K MILES, 2ND 39K M...

Dec 10, 2003 Tires 15,000 mi

THE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR EVERY 15000 TO 20000 MILES. DEALER HAD FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALIGNED. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED, BUT EXCESSIVE WEAR STILL OCCURRED. THE DEALER ADMITTED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ALIGNMENT. *AK THE FIRST SET OF TIRES WAS REPLACED AT 17K MILES, 2ND 39K M...

Nov 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA'S ENGINE SUDDENLY FROZE UP WITH SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE IS TOTALLY GONE WITH ESTIMATES CURRENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $8,000. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AS STATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. THE COMPLAINT IS THAT TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ...

Nov 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA'S ENGINE SUDDENLY FROZE UP WITH SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 72,000 MILES ON IT. THE ENGINE IS TOTALLY GONE WITH ESTIMATES CURRENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $8,000. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AS STATED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. THE COMPLAINT IS THAT TOYOTA KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE OF 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA (VAN) HAD SLUDGED ENGINE OIL IN JULY 2002, DEALER REBUILT ENGINE. IN NOVEMBER 2003, OIL PUMP FAILED ON SAME VEHICLE. DEALER CONTENDS THE FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP IS NOT RELATED TO THE ENGINE OIL GELLING/BECOMING SLUDGE. SINCE ENGINE WAS REBUILT, OWNER HAS CHANGED OIL E...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

OIL BURNS AT HIGH HEAT WHICH CAUSES THE OIL TO DEVELOP INTO A GEL. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE FAILS PREMATURELY. *AK

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

ENGINE OF 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA (VAN) HAD SLUDGED ENGINE OIL IN JULY 2002, DEALER REBUILT ENGINE. IN NOVEMBER 2003, OIL PUMP FAILED ON SAME VEHICLE. DEALER CONTENDS THE FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP IS NOT RELATED TO THE ENGINE OIL GELLING/BECOMING SLUDGE. SINCE ENGINE WAS REBUILT, OWNER HAS CHANGED OIL E...

Nov 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

OIL BURNS AT HIGH HEAT WHICH CAUSES THE OIL TO DEVELOP INTO A GEL. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE FAILS PREMATURELY. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SOME TIME BUT USUALLY WORKED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. AT A CAR MILEAGE OF 77,000 THE DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. IT WAS CLOSED WITH GREAT FORCE BUT LOST CONTROL AND AUDIBLE WARNING SIGNALS.THIS CREATED A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH CHILDREN IN THE ...

Aug 5, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 65,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT FOR SOME TIME BUT USUALLY WORKED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. AT A CAR MILEAGE OF 77,000 THE DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. IT WAS CLOSED WITH GREAT FORCE BUT LOST CONTROL AND AUDIBLE WARNING SIGNALS.THIS CREATED A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH CHILDREN IN THE ...

Jul 17, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

WE CURRENTLY OWN A 1999 SIENNA WHICH HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED ACCORDING TO THE RECCOMENDED MAINTENANCE, WITH NO TOWING OF ANY KIND. THE VAN HAS 70,000 MILES WHICH IS JUST OVER THE WARRANTY. UPON OUR FIRST CALL TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THERE WAS ONL...

Jul 17, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

WE CURRENTLY OWN A 1999 SIENNA WHICH HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT A MONTH. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED ACCORDING TO THE RECCOMENDED MAINTENANCE, WITH NO TOWING OF ANY KIND. THE VAN HAS 70,000 MILES WHICH IS JUST OVER THE WARRANTY. UPON OUR FIRST CALL TO OUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, THERE WAS ONL...

Jul 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

REAR BRAKE DRUMS SQUEAK VERY LOUDLY, PROBLEM FIRST NOTED IN APRIL 03. ACCORDING TO THE TOYOTA DEALER, THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MAKE OF THE DRUMS AND TOYOTA IS STUDYING THE PROBLEM BUT NO TIME FRAME FOR ITS DECISION. *AK

Jul 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

REAR BRAKE DRUMS SQUEAK VERY LOUDLY, PROBLEM FIRST NOTED IN APRIL 03. ACCORDING TO THE TOYOTA DEALER, THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MAKE OF THE DRUMS AND TOYOTA IS STUDYING THE PROBLEM BUT NO TIME FRAME FOR ITS DECISION. *AK

Jul 12, 2003 Tires 33,200 mi

FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPERATION. *AK

Jul 12, 2003 Tires 33,200 mi

FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD SEPERATION. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Power Train 61,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILS ON 99 SIENNA AFTER 61K MILES. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Power Train 61,000 mi

TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY FAILS ON 99 SIENNA AFTER 61K MILES. *NLM

Jun 6, 2003 Power Train 60,650 mi

MODEL: TOYOTA SIENNA VAN - XLE YEAR: 1999 MILEAGE : 60600 OTHER OWNERS: THERE ARE MANY OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS ISSUE AS REPORTED IN WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM AND WWW.EDMUNDS.COM - FORUMS. PROBLEM REPORTED: THE SIENNA TRANSMISSION IS DEFINATELY A PROBLEM IN OUR CASE AS MENTIONED BY TOYOTA DEALER AND MAN...

Jun 6, 2003 Power Train 60,650 mi

MODEL: TOYOTA SIENNA VAN - XLE YEAR: 1999 MILEAGE : 60600 OTHER OWNERS: THERE ARE MANY OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS ISSUE AS REPORTED IN WWW.CARTRACKERS.COM AND WWW.EDMUNDS.COM - FORUMS. PROBLEM REPORTED: THE SIENNA TRANSMISSION IS DEFINATELY A PROBLEM IN OUR CASE AS MENTIONED BY TOYOTA DEALER AND MAN...

Apr 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER BELIEVED TOYOTA WAS NOT HONORING THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM AS REPORTED BY OWNERS, IN REGARDS TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINES. *AK *JB UPDATED 05/04/10.*JB

Apr 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER BELIEVED TOYOTA WAS NOT HONORING THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM AS REPORTED BY OWNERS, IN REGARDS TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINES. *AK *JB UPDATED 05/04/10.*JB

Mar 18, 2003 Tires Crash

ROLLOVER OF VEHICLE DUE TO TREAD SEPERATION FROM TIRE. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Tires Crash

ROLLOVER OF VEHICLE DUE TO TREAD SEPERATION FROM TIRE. *JB

Feb 5, 2003 Structure

BOTH THE SLIDING DOORS HAD BEEN RATTLING SINCE I BOUGHT THE VAN. THE DEALER SAID THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLES WITH COMPLETE ASSEMBLY, WHICH I DO NOT PLAN TO SPEND MY MONEY FOR. I BELIEVE IT IS MFR'S RESPONSIBILTY TO FIX THEM. ALSO I HAD REPLACED THE REAR DOOR LATCH THAT IS APPARENTL...

Feb 5, 2003 Structure

BOTH THE SLIDING DOORS HAD BEEN RATTLING SINCE I BOUGHT THE VAN. THE DEALER SAID THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLES WITH COMPLETE ASSEMBLY, WHICH I DO NOT PLAN TO SPEND MY MONEY FOR. I BELIEVE IT IS MFR'S RESPONSIBILTY TO FIX THEM. ALSO I HAD REPLACED THE REAR DOOR LATCH THAT IS APPARENTL...

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CONSUMER STATES" NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A ENGINE OVERHAUL. CONSUMER FEELS ENGINE MAY SEIZE UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CONSUMER STATES" NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A ENGINE OVERHAUL. CONSUMER FEELS ENGINE MAY SEIZE UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Jan 4, 2003 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A HONDA CIVIC. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VAN WERE WEARING LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE FROM THE ...

Jan 4, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A HONDA CIVIC. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VAN WERE WEARING LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE FROM THE ...

Jan 4, 2003 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A HONDA CIVIC. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VAN WERE WEARING LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE FROM THE ...

Jan 4, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC MY 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE VAN WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A HONDA CIVIC. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VAN WERE WEARING LAP AND SHOULDER SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE FROM THE ...

Dec 5, 2002 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THE LEFT, REAR WINDOW BLEW UP. THE GLASS SPEWED ALL OF THE BACK OF THE CAR. LUCKILY, I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY KINDERGARTER AT SCHOOL AND NO ONE WAS INJURRED. I CALLED THE POLICE AND HE SAID IT DIDN'T LOOK LIKE ANYTHING HIT IT. HE SAID THAT SOMETIMES WHE...

Dec 5, 2002 Visibility

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THE LEFT, REAR WINDOW BLEW UP. THE GLASS SPEWED ALL OF THE BACK OF THE CAR. LUCKILY, I HAD JUST DROPPED OFF MY KINDERGARTER AT SCHOOL AND NO ONE WAS INJURRED. I CALLED THE POLICE AND HE SAID IT DIDN'T LOOK LIKE ANYTHING HIT IT. HE SAID THAT SOMETIMES WHE...

Nov 10, 2002 Fuel System, Other

BOTH AIR TO FUEL SENSORS WENT IN THE FUEL EMISSIONS PART OF THE ENGINE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE SENSORS. THE PART REPLACEMENT FOR EACH WAS $375.42 NOT INCLUDING THE LABOR. THE PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE IT CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE L...

Nov 10, 2002 Fuel System, Other

BOTH AIR TO FUEL SENSORS WENT IN THE FUEL EMISSIONS PART OF THE ENGINE. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE SENSORS. THE PART REPLACEMENT FOR EACH WAS $375.42 NOT INCLUDING THE LABOR. THE PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE IT CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE L...

Oct 28, 2002 Structure

THIS HAS BEEN VERY FRUSTRUATING BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT HAD USE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FOR ABOUT A THIRD OF THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE, AND I CAN NOT GET ANYONE AT TOYOTA TO TAKE THIS DEFECT SERIOUSLY. I WOULD RATHER NOT WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED. DT

Oct 28, 2002 Structure

THIS HAS BEEN VERY FRUSTRUATING BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT HAD USE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FOR ABOUT A THIRD OF THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE, AND I CAN NOT GET ANYONE AT TOYOTA TO TAKE THIS DEFECT SERIOUSLY. I WOULD RATHER NOT WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED. DT

Oct 9, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE TWICE BECAUSE THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLES WILL LOCK UP AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE TWICE BECAUSE THE SLIDING DOOR HANDLES WILL LOCK UP AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 1, 2002 Structure

ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR FAILS TO CONSISTANTLY CLOSE CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT WON'T LOCK AND HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR DRIVER TO DRIVE WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE ELECTRONIC SIDE DOOR. DEFECT REPORTED TO DEALER 3 OCCASIONS UNDER 36K WARRENTY AND WERE...

Oct 1, 2002 Structure

ELECTRIC SLIDING SIDE DOOR FAILS TO CONSISTANTLY CLOSE CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT WON'T LOCK AND HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR DRIVER TO DRIVE WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN AS IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE ELECTRONIC SIDE DOOR. DEFECT REPORTED TO DEALER 3 OCCASIONS UNDER 36K WARRENTY AND WERE...

Sep 17, 2002 Structure

ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE AND LATCH.*AKJLG

Sep 17, 2002 Structure

ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE AND LATCH.*AKJLG

Sep 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE 75. WE HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED BEFORE LEAVING ON VACATION. TOYOTA SAID THAT WE DID NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY DESPITE OUR HAVING PROVIDED PROOF OF OIL CHANGES. TOYOTA WOULD NOT COVER REPAIRS OF $6200. THE FINANCE COMPANY REPOSESSED ...

Sep 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING HOME ON INTERSTATE 75. WE HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED BEFORE LEAVING ON VACATION. TOYOTA SAID THAT WE DID NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY DESPITE OUR HAVING PROVIDED PROOF OF OIL CHANGES. TOYOTA WOULD NOT COVER REPAIRS OF $6200. THE FINANCE COMPANY REPOSESSED ...

Jul 30, 2002 Structure

THE CONSUMER BACKED INTO A RETAINING WALL AT 2 MPH AND DAMAGED THE REAR BUMPER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE BUMPER WAS INADEQUATE FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS INTENDED AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. *YH

Jul 30, 2002 Structure

THE CONSUMER BACKED INTO A RETAINING WALL AT 2 MPH AND DAMAGED THE REAR BUMPER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE BUMPER WAS INADEQUATE FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS INTENDED AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. *YH

Jul 22, 2002 Child Seat

TRYING TO REPORT A FAILURE OF A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. PLEASE ADVISE PROCESS TO DO SO.*AK

Jul 22, 2002 Child Seat

TRYING TO REPORT A FAILURE OF A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. PLEASE ADVISE PROCESS TO DO SO.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LOCKED IN PLACE AND DID NOT LET THE CHILD OUT OF THE SEAT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jul 15, 2002 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT LOCKED IN PLACE AND DID NOT LET THE CHILD OUT OF THE SEAT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 26, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

HI, I WAS OPENING THE TRUNK TO MY MINI VAN. IT IS A HORIZONTAL LATCH AND REQUIRES A SQUEEZE TO BE OPENED. UPON SQUEEZING, SOMETHING THAT FELT LIKE BRITTLE PLASTIC, SNAPPED AND BROKE. NOW THE DOOR CAN'T BE OPENED. THE QUOTE TO FIX IT IS $257. I DID NOT USE ANY MONUMENTAL FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR, ...

Jun 26, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

HI, I WAS OPENING THE TRUNK TO MY MINI VAN. IT IS A HORIZONTAL LATCH AND REQUIRES A SQUEEZE TO BE OPENED. UPON SQUEEZING, SOMETHING THAT FELT LIKE BRITTLE PLASTIC, SNAPPED AND BROKE. NOW THE DOOR CAN'T BE OPENED. THE QUOTE TO FIX IT IS $257. I DID NOT USE ANY MONUMENTAL FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR, ...

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIENNA ENGINE SEIZED WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 75. WE HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED PRIOR TO LEAVING TO GO ON VACATION. TOYOTA BLAMED US FOR THE PROBLEM: SAID IT WAS DUE TO LACK OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE DESPITE OUR FURNISHING PROOF OF REGULAR OIL CHANGES. COST OF REPLACEMENT ENGINE WAS ESTIMATED...

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

SIENNA ENGINE SEIZED WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 75. WE HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED PRIOR TO LEAVING TO GO ON VACATION. TOYOTA BLAMED US FOR THE PROBLEM: SAID IT WAS DUE TO LACK OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE DESPITE OUR FURNISHING PROOF OF REGULAR OIL CHANGES. COST OF REPLACEMENT ENGINE WAS ESTIMATED...

May 17, 2002 Tires

WE JUST REPLACED 3RD SETS TIRES, INDEPENDENT SHOP HAS TO REPLACE PARTS WHEN DEALER CLAIM NO PROBLEM.*AK

May 17, 2002 Tires

WE JUST REPLACED 3RD SETS TIRES, INDEPENDENT SHOP HAS TO REPLACE PARTS WHEN DEALER CLAIM NO PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE FEEL THAT KINGSPORT TOYOTA (KINGSPORT TENNESSEE) DID NOT WANT TO BE BOTHERED WITH THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT PROBLEMS WERE STARTING TO ARISE AND CONSUMERS WERE QUESTIONING TOYOTA ABOUT SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINES.*AK

Apr 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE FEEL THAT KINGSPORT TOYOTA (KINGSPORT TENNESSEE) DID NOT WANT TO BE BOTHERED WITH THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT PROBLEMS WERE STARTING TO ARISE AND CONSUMERS WERE QUESTIONING TOYOTA ABOUT SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINES.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 44,000 MILES WE HAD TO HAVE OUR CYLINDER REGROUND AND THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN. WE CHANGED OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES LIKE THE OWNER'S MANUAL SAID. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT IT SHOULD HAPPEN AT ALL! THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE. WE SHOULD HAVE RECIEVED A NEW ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY, NOT HAD THE DAMNED CYLINDE...

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 44,000 MILES WE HAD TO HAVE OUR CYLINDER REGROUND AND THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN. WE CHANGED OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES LIKE THE OWNER'S MANUAL SAID. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT IT SHOULD HAPPEN AT ALL! THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE. WE SHOULD HAVE RECIEVED A NEW ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY, NOT HAD THE DAMNED CYLINDE...

Apr 1, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 1, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE OIL PORTS WERE COMPLETELY PLUGED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING EITHER TIME. IT IS A WONDER THAT WITH ALL THE PORTS PLUGED AND THE ENGINE BOTH TIMES NOT GETTING ANY OIL TO THE UPPER ENGINE THAT IT DID N OT FREESE UP AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCADENT. *AK

Mar 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ALL THE OIL PORTS WERE COMPLETELY PLUGED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING EITHER TIME. IT IS A WONDER THAT WITH ALL THE PORTS PLUGED AND THE ENGINE BOTH TIMES NOT GETTING ANY OIL TO THE UPPER ENGINE THAT IT DID N OT FREESE UP AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCADENT. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIAGNOSED AS SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE DUE TO "OWNER NEGLIGENCE"; OWNER HAS PROOF OF REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE; OWNER ACCUSED OF "NEVER CHANGING THE OIL"--NOT TRUE; TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IN THEIR SIENNAS AND AVALONS, SAYS WE ARE INELIGIBLE FOR "ASSISTANCE" BECAUSE WE ARE OUTSIDE OF T...

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DIAGNOSED AS SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE DUE TO "OWNER NEGLIGENCE"; OWNER HAS PROOF OF REGULAR OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE; OWNER ACCUSED OF "NEVER CHANGING THE OIL"--NOT TRUE; TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IN THEIR SIENNAS AND AVALONS, SAYS WE ARE INELIGIBLE FOR "ASSISTANCE" BECAUSE WE ARE OUTSIDE OF T...

Feb 11, 2002 Tires

I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND REPLACED THE FLAT WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER THAN THE OTHER 3 TIRES. BECAUSE THERE IS 1/16TH" DIFFERENCE IN THE TIRE DEPTH THE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT STAY OUT EVEN AFTER RESETTING IT. TOYOTA SAYS THAT AS LONG AS THE TIRES ARE DIFFERENT THE LIGHT WILL NOT STAY OUT. I SAY I...

Feb 11, 2002 Tires

I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND REPLACED THE FLAT WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER THAN THE OTHER 3 TIRES. BECAUSE THERE IS 1/16TH" DIFFERENCE IN THE TIRE DEPTH THE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT STAY OUT EVEN AFTER RESETTING IT. TOYOTA SAYS THAT AS LONG AS THE TIRES ARE DIFFERENT THE LIGHT WILL NOT STAY OUT. I SAY I...

Feb 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SQUEAL SINCE DAY ONE. *AK

Feb 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES SQUEAL SINCE DAY ONE. *AK

Feb 1, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS GIVEN NEW VIN: NY60536. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP AND WHEN ACCELERATING IT JUST SHOOK, BUT DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE SHAFT HAD BROKEN.*AK

Feb 1, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS GIVEN NEW VIN: NY60536. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP AND WHEN ACCELERATING IT JUST SHOOK, BUT DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, FRONT AXLE SHAFT HAD BROKEN.*AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING TO PHOENIX, ENGINE WENT IN OGDEN UTAH, SAID SLUDGE IN ENGINE, ALTHOUGH HAVE OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS, TOYOTA UNINTERESTED. CLAIMS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE SO NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. *AK

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING TO PHOENIX, ENGINE WENT IN OGDEN UTAH, SAID SLUDGE IN ENGINE, ALTHOUGH HAVE OIL CHANGE RECEIPTS, TOYOTA UNINTERESTED. CLAIMS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE SO NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. *AK

Dec 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN LIGHT, POWDERY SNOW CONDITIONS. SKIDDED THROUGH A FOUR-WAY STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. LONGER BRAKING DISTANCES NOTED AT TIMES.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TITAN CHECKUP ENGINE ANALYSIS OIL SAMPLE RESULTS REVEALED EXCESSIVE FUEL IN THE ENGINE'S OIL AFTER 6700 MILES OF DRIVING. OIL NOTED TO BE TOO THIN AND SOME LEAD FROM BEARING SCUFFING NOTED. SILICON ALSO PRESENT IN TWO OIL ANALYSIS SAMPLES TO DATE. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD WITH REDUCED FLASH POINT. F...

Dec 31, 2001 Suspension

PULLING TO ONE SIDE CONSTANT. TIRES CROSS-ROTATED AND PULL CHANGES TO OPPOSITE SIDE. TIRES REPLACED, PROBLEM RECURS. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES WITHOUT PERMANENT FIX. TIRES HAVE GOTTEN ONLY 15,000 MILES AND 5,000 MILES RESPECTIVELY. UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH PULL AND POTENTIAL FOR ...

Dec 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN LIGHT, POWDERY SNOW CONDITIONS. SKIDDED THROUGH A FOUR-WAY STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. LONGER BRAKING DISTANCES NOTED AT TIMES.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TITAN CHECKUP ENGINE ANALYSIS OIL SAMPLE RESULTS REVEALED EXCESSIVE FUEL IN THE ENGINE'S OIL AFTER 6700 MILES OF DRIVING. OIL NOTED TO BE TOO THIN AND SOME LEAD FROM BEARING SCUFFING NOTED. SILICON ALSO PRESENT IN TWO OIL ANALYSIS SAMPLES TO DATE. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD WITH REDUCED FLASH POINT. F...

Dec 31, 2001 Suspension

PULLING TO ONE SIDE CONSTANT. TIRES CROSS-ROTATED AND PULL CHANGES TO OPPOSITE SIDE. TIRES REPLACED, PROBLEM RECURS. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES WITHOUT PERMANENT FIX. TIRES HAVE GOTTEN ONLY 15,000 MILES AND 5,000 MILES RESPECTIVELY. UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH PULL AND POTENTIAL FOR ...

Dec 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINES IN 1999 SIENNA VANS ARE POSSIBLY HAVING EARLY FAILURE OF THE CRANKECASE VENTILATION SYSTEM THAT CAUSES OIL TO SLUDGE UP AND THE ENGINE BEGINS TO BURN OIL AT A VERY EARLY AGE. I RECENTLY DE-SLUDGED MY VAN'S ENGINE AND NOTED THAT THE CRANKECASE VENT BAFFLES ARE VERY NARROW AND HAD LIKLEY...

Dec 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINES IN 1999 SIENNA VANS ARE POSSIBLY HAVING EARLY FAILURE OF THE CRANKECASE VENTILATION SYSTEM THAT CAUSES OIL TO SLUDGE UP AND THE ENGINE BEGINS TO BURN OIL AT A VERY EARLY AGE. I RECENTLY DE-SLUDGED MY VAN'S ENGINE AND NOTED THAT THE CRANKECASE VENT BAFFLES ARE VERY NARROW AND HAD LIKLEY...

Nov 27, 2001 Steering

IN EARLY 2001, THIS VEHICLE HAD BINDING IN STEERING, RETURNING TO CENTER FROM LEFT TURNS. DEALER REPAIRED WITH KIT FROM A SERVICE BULLETIN, AT NO CHARGE, UNDER WARRANTY. AT SOME POINT LATER IN 2001, VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY LOST POWER ASSIST TURNING LEFT. INCIDENTS ARE BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. BOTH P...

Nov 27, 2001 Steering

IN EARLY 2001, THIS VEHICLE HAD BINDING IN STEERING, RETURNING TO CENTER FROM LEFT TURNS. DEALER REPAIRED WITH KIT FROM A SERVICE BULLETIN, AT NO CHARGE, UNDER WARRANTY. AT SOME POINT LATER IN 2001, VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY LOST POWER ASSIST TURNING LEFT. INCIDENTS ARE BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. BOTH P...

Oct 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR USING OIL SINCE 20000MI. 9/01 DEALER FOUND SLUDGE IN ENGINE AND CLAIMED IT WAS MY FAULT AND WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Oct 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR USING OIL SINCE 20000MI. 9/01 DEALER FOUND SLUDGE IN ENGINE AND CLAIMED IT WAS MY FAULT AND WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Oct 2, 2001 Seat Belts

MIDDLE REAR SEAT SEATBELT AND BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY TIGHT, CHILD IS ABLE TO WIGGLE RIGHT OUT OF SEAT. SEAT BELT KEEPS GETTING WIDER AND WIDER THE MORE ONE PULLS ON IT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PART AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Oct 2, 2001 Seat Belts

MIDDLE REAR SEAT SEATBELT AND BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY TIGHT, CHILD IS ABLE TO WIGGLE RIGHT OUT OF SEAT. SEAT BELT KEEPS GETTING WIDER AND WIDER THE MORE ONE PULLS ON IT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PART AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORM...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

SP40 A-S, P205/70R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, TOYOTA, SIENNA WITH 22000 MILES, TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK, CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED, THE SAME DAY AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3 HOURS, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE, BEAD WAS BROKEN AND THERE WAS A 4 INCH CUT.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE T...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

SP40 A-S, P205/70R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, TOYOTA, SIENNA WITH 22000 MILES, TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK, CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED, THE SAME DAY AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3 HOURS, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE, BEAD WAS BROKEN AND THERE WAS A 4 INCH CUT.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE T...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

SP40 A-S, P205/70R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, TOYOTA, SIENNA WITH 22000 MILES, TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK, CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED, THE SAME DAY AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3 HOURS, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE, BEAD WAS BROKEN AND THERE WAS A 4 INCH CUT.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE T...

Sep 28, 2001 Tires

SP40 A-S, P205/70R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, TOYOTA, SIENNA WITH 22000 MILES, TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK, CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED, THE SAME DAY AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 3 HOURS, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE, BEAD WAS BROKEN AND THERE WAS A 4 INCH CUT.*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD THREE T...

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2MOF6L TIRESIZE: P20570R15)

Sep 4, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2MOF6L TIRESIZE: P20570R15)

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED A MANUFACTURER-CERTIFIED SIENNA AND IT SPEWED BLUE SMOKE ON THE FIRST COLD START. ENGINE SLUDGE WAS BLAMED FOR THE PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER COVERED THE ISSUE UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS CERTIFIED AND RECENTLY PURCHASED. *AK

Aug 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED A MANUFACTURER-CERTIFIED SIENNA AND IT SPEWED BLUE SMOKE ON THE FIRST COLD START. ENGINE SLUDGE WAS BLAMED FOR THE PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER COVERED THE ISSUE UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS CERTIFIED AND RECENTLY PURCHASED. *AK

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 30,874 MILES OUR VAN STARTED BLOWING BLUE SMOKE. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD US THAT THE ENGINE HAD "SLUDGED UP" AND WOULD REQUIRE AT LEAST $3,000 TO FIX. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT IT WASN'T COVERED BY WARRANTY (3 YEAR/36,000 MILES). WE ASKED WHY AND WERE TOLD THAT THE SLUDGE COULD ONLY BE ...

Jul 18, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 30,874 MILES OUR VAN STARTED BLOWING BLUE SMOKE. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD US THAT THE ENGINE HAD "SLUDGED UP" AND WOULD REQUIRE AT LEAST $3,000 TO FIX. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT IT WASN'T COVERED BY WARRANTY (3 YEAR/36,000 MILES). WE ASKED WHY AND WERE TOLD THAT THE SLUDGE COULD ONLY BE ...

Jul 6, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

PUSH BUTTON ON BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS STICKS IN, PREVENTING LATCHING OF DOORS. HAVE TO JIMMY OUT THE PUSH BUTTON BEFORE THE DOOR WILL LATCH. LUBRICATION HELPS TEMPORARILY, BUT THE PROBLEM WORSENS DURING HOT DAYS. SERVICE DEPT. AT DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE LATCH ASSEMBLY....

Jul 6, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

PUSH BUTTON ON BOTH SIDE SLIDING DOORS STICKS IN, PREVENTING LATCHING OF DOORS. HAVE TO JIMMY OUT THE PUSH BUTTON BEFORE THE DOOR WILL LATCH. LUBRICATION HELPS TEMPORARILY, BUT THE PROBLEM WORSENS DURING HOT DAYS. SERVICE DEPT. AT DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE LATCH ASSEMBLY....

Jun 26, 2001 Suspension

UNSTABLE SUSPENSION, VAN PULLS TO LEFT, RECURRING ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *AK

Jun 26, 2001 Suspension

UNSTABLE SUSPENSION, VAN PULLS TO LEFT, RECURRING ELECTRICAL FAILURES. *AK

Jun 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLUE SMOKE IS COMING FROM TAILPIPE OF VEHICLE. THERE IS SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS WAS CAUSED BY NON CHANGING OF OIL. CONSUMER STATED THAT OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED.*AK

Jun 22, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BLUE SMOKE IS COMING FROM TAILPIPE OF VEHICLE. THERE IS SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE. DEALER CLAIMS THIS WAS CAUSED BY NON CHANGING OF OIL. CONSUMER STATED THAT OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENTLY BOTH MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ARE UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST. STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURES RECALL. *AK MANUFACTURER REPLACED LOCKS, THEY PAID FOR LOCKS AND CONSUMER PAID FOR LABOR. *SL...

Jun 20, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

INTERMITTENTLY BOTH MANUAL SLIDING DOORS ARE UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST. STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURES RECALL. *AK MANUFACTURER REPLACED LOCKS, THEY PAID FOR LOCKS AND CONSUMER PAID FOR LABOR. *SL...

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

LEFT FRONT TIRE IS SHOWING STEEL BELTS ALL AROUND RUBBER. THIS CAUSES STEERING TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING. TIRE LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN RECAPPED. HAD NOT TAKEN TO RETAILER. FIRESTONE FR6680 P205/70R15 WITH 32,000 MILES. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

LEFT FRONT TIRE IS SHOWING STEEL BELTS ALL AROUND RUBBER. THIS CAUSES STEERING TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING. TIRE LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN RECAPPED. HAD NOT TAKEN TO RETAILER. FIRESTONE FR6680 P205/70R15 WITH 32,000 MILES. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 21, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, CAUSING DOOR TO SHUT, WHICH COULD BECOME DANGEROUS WHEN PASSENGERS ARE ENTERING OR EXITING VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER. *AK

May 21, 2001 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES ON VEHICLE HAVE "BULGES" ON THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS, DID NOT CHECK INTERIOR SIDEWALLS. THE LEFT SIDE BULGES ARE THE WORST, THE FRONT BEING THE WORST OF ALL. THE BULGES ARE NEARER TO THE TREAD THAN THE CENTER OF TIRE. THERE ARE APPRX 3 TO 5 BULGES AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE TIRES. THER...

May 21, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, CAUSING DOOR TO SHUT, WHICH COULD BECOME DANGEROUS WHEN PASSENGERS ARE ENTERING OR EXITING VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER. *AK

May 21, 2001 Tires

ALL 4 TIRES ON VEHICLE HAVE "BULGES" ON THE EXTERIOR SIDEWALLS, DID NOT CHECK INTERIOR SIDEWALLS. THE LEFT SIDE BULGES ARE THE WORST, THE FRONT BEING THE WORST OF ALL. THE BULGES ARE NEARER TO THE TREAD THAN THE CENTER OF TIRE. THERE ARE APPRX 3 TO 5 BULGES AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE TIRES. THER...

Apr 19, 2001 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS HAD AN INTERMITTENT "STICKING" PROBLEM. THE STICKING PROBLEM GOT TO THE POINT WHERE A 200 POUND MAN COULD BARELY OPEN IT. ON THE FIRST 2 OCCASIONS, WE BROUGHT IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THAT STATED "NO PROBLEM FOUND". THE LAST 2 TIMES, THE TOYOTA DEALER AG...

Apr 19, 2001 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. 3 DIFFERENT SYMPTONS EXIST FOR THE FAILING DOOR: 1) POWER DOOR IS CLOSED USING ONE OF THE THREE REMOTE BUTTONS; THE POWER DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYS ON; THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS NOT ON; POWER DOOR ALARM BUZZES WHEN PUT IN GEAR. 2) PO...

Apr 19, 2001 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS HAD AN INTERMITTENT "STICKING" PROBLEM. THE STICKING PROBLEM GOT TO THE POINT WHERE A 200 POUND MAN COULD BARELY OPEN IT. ON THE FIRST 2 OCCASIONS, WE BROUGHT IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE THAT STATED "NO PROBLEM FOUND". THE LAST 2 TIMES, THE TOYOTA DEALER AG...

Apr 19, 2001 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. 3 DIFFERENT SYMPTONS EXIST FOR THE FAILING DOOR: 1) POWER DOOR IS CLOSED USING ONE OF THE THREE REMOTE BUTTONS; THE POWER DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYS ON; THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT IS NOT ON; POWER DOOR ALARM BUZZES WHEN PUT IN GEAR. 2) PO...

Apr 17, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR TAILGATE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT (FIRESTONE O.E.), HOWEVER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THE TIRES HE HAS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. *JB

Apr 17, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR TAILGATE DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT (FIRESTONE O.E.), HOWEVER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THE TIRES HE HAS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL. *JB

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

"LOW TIRE" INDICATOR CAME ON ABOUT 1/4 OF A MILE FROM HOME.TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH "SPARE" AND UPON INSPECTION, FOUND TIRE TO BE DAMAGED ALONG THE SEAMS OR THREADS.ALL TIRES ARE SHOWING "CRACKS"ALONG THE SEAMS AT DIFFERENT PLACES ON THE TIRE.DEALER SAID TIRE'S GUARANTEE IS FOR 1 YEAR BY MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 19, 2001 Tires

"LOW TIRE" INDICATOR CAME ON ABOUT 1/4 OF A MILE FROM HOME.TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH "SPARE" AND UPON INSPECTION, FOUND TIRE TO BE DAMAGED ALONG THE SEAMS OR THREADS.ALL TIRES ARE SHOWING "CRACKS"ALONG THE SEAMS AT DIFFERENT PLACES ON THE TIRE.DEALER SAID TIRE'S GUARANTEE IS FOR 1 YEAR BY MANUFACTURER ...

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. CURRENTLY, NEW ENGINE IS MAKING A RATTLING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. ALSO, POWER LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SOMETIMES IT TAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE DOORS WILL OPEN. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Structure

ENGINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. CURRENTLY, NEW ENGINE IS MAKING A RATTLING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. ALSO, POWER LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SOMETIMES IT TAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE DOORS WILL OPEN. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. CURRENTLY, NEW ENGINE IS MAKING A RATTLING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. ALSO, POWER LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SOMETIMES IT TAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE DOORS WILL OPEN. *AK

Mar 13, 2001 Structure

ENGINE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ENGINE. CURRENTLY, NEW ENGINE IS MAKING A RATTLING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. ALSO, POWER LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SOMETIMES IT TAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE DOORS WILL OPEN. *AK

Mar 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE, AND UPON OPENING FUEL CAP FLAMES WERE COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, BURNING CONSUMER'S FACE. FIRE INVESTIGATOR COULD NOT SAY WHAT HAD CAUSED FIRE.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING FLUID CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SQUEAK, THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL STOP SALES ORDER ISSUED ON ALL BRAKE PARTS AND THE DEALER HAD TO WAIT FOR PARTS. NLM

Mar 7, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE, AND UPON OPENING FUEL CAP FLAMES WERE COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK, BURNING CONSUMER'S FACE. FIRE INVESTIGATOR COULD NOT SAY WHAT HAD CAUSED FIRE.*AK

Mar 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LEAKING FLUID CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SQUEAK, THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL STOP SALES ORDER ISSUED ON ALL BRAKE PARTS AND THE DEALER HAD TO WAIT FOR PARTS. NLM

Mar 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE TAKING GAS CAP OFF FLAMES SHOT OUT BURNING CONSUMER'S HAIR AND FACE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

WHILE TAKING GAS CAP OFF FLAMES SHOT OUT BURNING CONSUMER'S HAIR AND FACE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE SLEDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE WHICH CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE SLEDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE WHICH CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LEAKING FLUID. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STARTED TO HEAR A SLIGHT SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LEAKING.*AK THE DEALER FOUND OUT THE FLUID THAT WAS LEAKING WAS NOT BRAKE FLUID BUT WAS ASSEMBLY LUBE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO RETURN FOR INSPECTION AFTER 500 ...

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LEAKING FLUID. DEALER WAS CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STARTED TO HEAR A SLIGHT SQUEAK WHEN STOPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE LEAKING.*AK THE DEALER FOUND OUT THE FLUID THAT WAS LEAKING WAS NOT BRAKE FLUID BUT WAS ASSEMBLY LUBE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO RETURN FOR INSPECTION AFTER 500 ...

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A DESIGN FLAW IN THE ENGINE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DEVELOP SLUDGE, THIS IS WHEN THE OIL TURNS INTO A THICK TAR LIKE GOOP THAT CLOGS THE ENGINE A OIL SYSTEMS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO THE DEALER IT WAS STATED THAT THE ONLY CAUSE WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE WHICH VOIDS THE CUSTOMERS WARRANTY, THERE WAS...

Jan 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A DESIGN FLAW IN THE ENGINE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DEVELOP SLUDGE, THIS IS WHEN THE OIL TURNS INTO A THICK TAR LIKE GOOP THAT CLOGS THE ENGINE A OIL SYSTEMS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE TO THE DEALER IT WAS STATED THAT THE ONLY CAUSE WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE WHICH VOIDS THE CUSTOMERS WARRANTY, THERE WAS...

Dec 26, 2000 Tires

TIRE SEPARATION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/65/15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/65/15 )

Dec 26, 2000 Tires

TIRE SEPARATION. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/65/15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/65/15 )

Dec 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

FRONT TIRES ARE UNEVENLY WORN WITHOUT NO ALIGNMENT PROBLEM REPORTED FROM DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Tires

FRONT TIRES ARE UNEVENLY WORN WITHOUT NO ALIGNMENT PROBLEM REPORTED FROM DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT.*AK

Dec 4, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ED,CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED RACK GUIDE SUB ASSEMBLY PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO, BOTH SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, WHICH IN CASE ...

Dec 4, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ED,CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED RACK GUIDE SUB ASSEMBLY PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO, BOTH SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, WHICH IN CASE ...

Dec 4, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ED,CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED RACK GUIDE SUB ASSEMBLY PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO, BOTH SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, WHICH IN CASE ...

Dec 4, 2000 Structure

WHILE DRIVING STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ED,CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED RACK GUIDE SUB ASSEMBLY PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. ALSO, BOTH SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, WHICH IN CASE ...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

WE HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE PULLING PROBLEMS AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WITH OUR SIENNA FROM THE 2ND MONTH WE HAVE OWNED IT. THE TIRES ARE VERY WORN OUT ON THE OUTER EDGES WITH ONLY 18000 MILES. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO OUR DEALER 5 TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE ARE AWARE AFTER DOING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH THROUGH ...

Nov 30, 2000 Tires

WE HAVE HAD EXTENSIVE PULLING PROBLEMS AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WITH OUR SIENNA FROM THE 2ND MONTH WE HAVE OWNED IT. THE TIRES ARE VERY WORN OUT ON THE OUTER EDGES WITH ONLY 18000 MILES. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO OUR DEALER 5 TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE ARE AWARE AFTER DOING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH THROUGH ...

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *MJS

Nov 27, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *MJS

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE FR 680 P205/70R15), CONSUMER REQUEST REIBURSEMENT. NLM

Nov 21, 2000 Tires

RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING (FIRESTONE FR 680 P205/70R15), CONSUMER REQUEST REIBURSEMENT. NLM

Oct 18, 2000 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF OF THE TRACKS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED.*AK

Oct 18, 2000 Structure

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF OF THE TRACKS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED.*AK

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL OF TIRE DELAMINATED OR SEPARATED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2VF TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)

Oct 17, 2000 Tires

SIDEWALL OF TIRE DELAMINATED OR SEPARATED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2VF TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)

Oct 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

AT 65MPH, TIRE SENSOR INDICATED PROBLEM. UPON REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRE, FOUND A 7.5" SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE INTERIOR SIDEWALL, WITH THE STEEL BELT IN VIEW. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED SIMILAR WEAR ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE. NORMAL PRESSURES AND ALIGNMENT HAD BEEN MA...

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

AT 65MPH, TIRE SENSOR INDICATED PROBLEM. UPON REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRE, FOUND A 7.5" SEPARATION BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE INTERIOR SIDEWALL, WITH THE STEEL BELT IN VIEW. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED SIMILAR WEAR ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE. NORMAL PRESSURES AND ALIGNMENT HAD BEEN MA...

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT SUDDENLY AND SHREDDED BEFORE WE COULD STOP. THE TIRE WAS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD AND HAD ABOUT 11,000 MILES ON IT. NO ROAD HAZARDS (LIKE NAILS,ETC) WERE FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED THE BLOW OUT. (TIRESIZE: 21565R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 21565R15 )

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

TIRE BLEW OUT SUDDENLY AND SHREDDED BEFORE WE COULD STOP. THE TIRE WAS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD AND HAD ABOUT 11,000 MILES ON IT. NO ROAD HAZARDS (LIKE NAILS,ETC) WERE FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED THE BLOW OUT. (TIRESIZE: 21565R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 21565R15 )

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

YOU GUYS ARE WORTHLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

Sep 21, 2000 Tires

YOU GUYS ARE WORTHLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/70R15 )

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE AFFINITY (P215/65R15) TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Sep 20, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE AFFINITY (P215/65R15) TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Sep 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

INDICATOR WHICH CONTOLS MANY OTHER COMPONENTS INCLUDING ABS DOES NOT WORK UNLESS ALL FOUR TIRES ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. THIS INDICATOR CONTROLS THE TIRE SIZE AND NOT THE PRESSURE AS INDICATED IN THE SALES BROCHURE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU REPLACE JUST ONE TIRE WHEN YOU HAVE A FAILURE YOU HAVE TO ...

Sep 17, 2000 Unknown Or Other

INDICATOR WHICH CONTOLS MANY OTHER COMPONENTS INCLUDING ABS DOES NOT WORK UNLESS ALL FOUR TIRES ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. THIS INDICATOR CONTROLS THE TIRE SIZE AND NOT THE PRESSURE AS INDICATED IN THE SALES BROCHURE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF YOU REPLACE JUST ONE TIRE WHEN YOU HAVE A FAILURE YOU HAVE TO ...

Sep 13, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCHES DO NOT CATCH, PREVENTING DOORS FROM FULLY CLOSING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE LATCHING MECHANISM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 13, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR LATCHES DO NOT CATCH, PREVENTING DOORS FROM FULLY CLOSING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE LATCHING MECHANISM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 12, 2000 Child Seat

THE MECHANISM THAT RETRACTS SEAT BELT, HAS A RATCHET OPTION FOR CAR SEAT USAGE. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE MECHANISM TURNS INTO RATCHET MODE, TIGHTENING AND TRAPPING CHILD IN BELT. IT LEFT RED BURN ON CHILDS STOMACH. SOFFOCATION COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH HAD THE CHILD BEEN SLEEPING DURING THIS...

Sep 12, 2000 Child Seat

THE MECHANISM THAT RETRACTS SEAT BELT, HAS A RATCHET OPTION FOR CAR SEAT USAGE. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, THE MECHANISM TURNS INTO RATCHET MODE, TIGHTENING AND TRAPPING CHILD IN BELT. IT LEFT RED BURN ON CHILDS STOMACH. SOFFOCATION COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH HAD THE CHILD BEEN SLEEPING DURING THIS...

Aug 29, 2000 Visibility

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING INTO LITTLE PIECES, THAT SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO COLLISION INVOLVED TO CAUSE THIS. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE CHILDREN WERE PRESENT.*AK

Aug 29, 2000 Visibility

WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING INTO LITTLE PIECES, THAT SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THERE WAS NO COLLISION INVOLVED TO CAUSE THIS. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE CHILDREN WERE PRESENT.*AK

Aug 20, 2000 Tires

OUR FRONT TIRES FAILED BY BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. LEFT SIDE WAS JUST AS BAD BUT NOT BLOWN OUT. WAS PAPER THIN ON INSIDE CORNERS OF TIRES. HAD HAD ROTATED AT 16000 MILES AND NOTHING WAS REPORTED WRONG. I KNOW THESE TIRES ARE NOT THE BEING RECALLED, AND TOYOTA HAS REIMBURSED US FOR A NEW SET O...

Aug 20, 2000 Tires

OUR FRONT TIRES FAILED BY BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. LEFT SIDE WAS JUST AS BAD BUT NOT BLOWN OUT. WAS PAPER THIN ON INSIDE CORNERS OF TIRES. HAD HAD ROTATED AT 16000 MILES AND NOTHING WAS REPORTED WRONG. I KNOW THESE TIRES ARE NOT THE BEING RECALLED, AND TOYOTA HAS REIMBURSED US FOR A NEW SET O...

Aug 12, 2000 Structure

THIS WAS NOT AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE BUT A DESIGN FAILURE. ON A HOT JULY EVENING I CHOSE TO REMAIN IN THE CAR WHILE MY HUSBAND WENT IN A STORE. HE ABSENTMINDEDLY TOOK THE KEYS AND HIT THE AUTOMATIC LOCK BUTTON ON THE KEYFOB. I THEN TRIED TO OPEN A DOOR FROM INSIDE. THIS TRIGGERED THE ALARM AND THE ...

Aug 12, 2000 Structure

THIS WAS NOT AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE BUT A DESIGN FAILURE. ON A HOT JULY EVENING I CHOSE TO REMAIN IN THE CAR WHILE MY HUSBAND WENT IN A STORE. HE ABSENTMINDEDLY TOOK THE KEYS AND HIT THE AUTOMATIC LOCK BUTTON ON THE KEYFOB. I THEN TRIED TO OPEN A DOOR FROM INSIDE. THIS TRIGGERED THE ALARM AND THE ...

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED AND STEERING WHEEL WAS BUMPING AND VIBRATING. ON THREE TIRES TREADWAS SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FR680, AND TIRE SIZE P205/70R15 95S M/F. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED AND STEERING WHEEL WAS BUMPING AND VIBRATING. ON THREE TIRES TREADWAS SEPARATED. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FR680, AND TIRE SIZE P205/70R15 95S M/F. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Suspension

CONSTANT PULL TO RIGHT. TIRES ROTATED AND THEN SEVERE VIBRATIONS AT 60 MPH. NEW TIRES AT 17,500 MILES AND REPLACED INNER RACK RODS, BUT PULL CONTINUES. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE VIBRATION AT 60 MPH. EXIT HIGHWAY AND TOWED VAN TO DEALERSHIP. STATE REAR BRAKE DRUMS "WARPED FROM HEAT" AND WERE REPLACED. BRAKE SHOE MAY BE STICKING! PLEASE EXPLAIN.

Aug 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR STICKS TIGHTLY. DIFFICULT TO OPEN BOTH FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. DEALERSHIP SAYS SPILLED JUICES BUT NOT. DOOR LATCHES REPLACED RELUCTANTLY. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN! PLEASE HELP. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING AT STARTUP. AFTER SOME DRIVING, THE NEEDLE BEGINS TO REGISTER. DEALERSHIPS SAYS A "STICKY SUBSTANCE" (??) CAUSED INOPERATIVE NEEDLE. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Suspension

CONSTANT PULL TO RIGHT. TIRES ROTATED AND THEN SEVERE VIBRATIONS AT 60 MPH. NEW TIRES AT 17,500 MILES AND REPLACED INNER RACK RODS, BUT PULL CONTINUES. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEVERE VIBRATION AT 60 MPH. EXIT HIGHWAY AND TOWED VAN TO DEALERSHIP. STATE REAR BRAKE DRUMS "WARPED FROM HEAT" AND WERE REPLACED. BRAKE SHOE MAY BE STICKING! PLEASE EXPLAIN.

Aug 6, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING DOOR STICKS TIGHTLY. DIFFICULT TO OPEN BOTH FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. DEALERSHIP SAYS SPILLED JUICES BUT NOT. DOOR LATCHES REPLACED RELUCTANTLY. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN! PLEASE HELP. *AK

Aug 6, 2000 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING AT STARTUP. AFTER SOME DRIVING, THE NEEDLE BEGINS TO REGISTER. DEALERSHIPS SAYS A "STICKY SUBSTANCE" (??) CAUSED INOPERATIVE NEEDLE. *AK

May 30, 2000 Suspension

I HEAR A METALLIC "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE FROM WHEEL AREA WHEN I BACKUP OR BEGIN TO DRIVE. THE VAN HAS BEEN LOOKED AT TWICE BY DEALER AND THE SERVICE TECHS ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE NOISE. *AK

May 30, 2000 Suspension

I HEAR A METALLIC "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE FROM WHEEL AREA WHEN I BACKUP OR BEGIN TO DRIVE. THE VAN HAS BEEN LOOKED AT TWICE BY DEALER AND THE SERVICE TECHS ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE NOISE. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY HAVE DONE AN ALIGNMENT TWICE, AND VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY HAVE DONE AN ALIGNMENT TWICE, AND VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. OXEGEN SENSOR FRIED 5 TIMES. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. OXEGEN SENSOR FRIED 5 TIMES. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. OXEGEN SENSOR FRIED 5 TIMES. *AK

Mar 22, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. OXEGEN SENSOR FRIED 5 TIMES. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45 MPH IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, AND MIDDLE CAPTAIN'S SEAT BELT BEHIND PASSENGER'S SEAT, FAILED TO OPERATE. NO INJURIES REPORTED, AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45 MPH IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, AND MIDDLE CAPTAIN'S SEAT BELT BEHIND PASSENGER'S SEAT, FAILED TO OPERATE. NO INJURIES REPORTED, AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL MOVES BY ITSELF TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL TURN BY ITSELF. *AK *ML

Mar 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45 MPH IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, AND MIDDLE CAPTAIN'S SEAT BELT BEHIND PASSENGER'S SEAT, FAILED TO OPERATE. NO INJURIES REPORTED, AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45 MPH IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, AND MIDDLE CAPTAIN'S SEAT BELT BEHIND PASSENGER'S SEAT, FAILED TO OPERATE. NO INJURIES REPORTED, AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 17, 2000 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL MOVES BY ITSELF TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT, CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL TURN BY ITSELF. *AK *ML

Mar 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 30 MPH IMPACT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER. NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Mar 14, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 30 MPH IMPACT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER. NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

Mar 6, 2000 Steering

WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN ABOVE 20 MILES PER HOUR, STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND MUST WRESTLE IT TO RETURN TO CENTER. *AK

Mar 6, 2000 Steering

WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN ABOVE 20 MILES PER HOUR, STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND MUST WRESTLE IT TO RETURN TO CENTER. *AK

Feb 27, 2000 Suspension

THIS VEHICLE HAS A DANGEROUS "DRIFTING" PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I HAVE APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEED...

Feb 27, 2000 Suspension

THIS VEHICLE HAS A DANGEROUS "DRIFTING" PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I HAVE APPOINTMENT TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AGAIN. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEED...

Feb 22, 2000 Tires

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT (DUNLOP SP 40 A/S (215/65 R15-95S), THE DISINTEGRATED TIRE TORE OUT THE INNER WHEEL WELL ASSEMBLY, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING DID NOT GO OFF UNTIL BLOW OUT OCCURRED. *MJS

Feb 22, 2000 Tires

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT (DUNLOP SP 40 A/S (215/65 R15-95S), THE DISINTEGRATED TIRE TORE OUT THE INNER WHEEL WELL ASSEMBLY, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING DID NOT GO OFF UNTIL BLOW OUT OCCURRED. *MJS

Feb 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK WAS LOOSE. BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. OTHER THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON, HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE VEHICLE? PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DET...

Feb 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK WAS LOOSE. BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. OTHER THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON, HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE VEHICLE? PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DET...

Feb 16, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK WAS LOOSE. BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. OTHER THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON, HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE VEHICLE? PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DET...

Feb 16, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WOULD COME ON. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK WAS LOOSE. BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. OTHER THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON, HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE VEHICLE? PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DET...

Jan 27, 2000 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLING. *MJS

Jan 27, 2000 Steering

RACK AND PINION FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND VEHICLE PULLING. *MJS

Jan 4, 2000 Suspension

THERE IS A "ROAD DRIFT" PROBLEM. ALIGNMENTS HAVE NOT FIXED THE ROAD DRIFT PROBLEM.

Jan 4, 2000 Suspension

THERE IS A "ROAD DRIFT" PROBLEM. ALIGNMENTS HAVE NOT FIXED THE ROAD DRIFT PROBLEM.

Dec 28, 1999 Steering

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL STICKS IN ONE POSITION, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. ALSO, AFTER APPLYING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL GOES BACK INTO POSITION. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Dec 28, 1999 Steering

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL STICKS IN ONE POSITION, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. ALSO, AFTER APPLYING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, THE STEERING WHEEL GOES BACK INTO POSITION. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Dec 27, 1999 Steering Crash

UPON ACCELERATION AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, STEERING WHEEL STUCK, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 27, 1999 Steering Crash

UPON ACCELERATION AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, STEERING WHEEL STUCK, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 21, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Dec 21, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Dec 18, 1999 Visibility

I NOTICED DISTORTION WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. DELRAY TOYOTA REPLACED THE GLASS TWICE. THE DISTORTION IS STILL THERE, BUT YOU SEE IT IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF EACH NEW WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER THINKS I MIGHT GET A GOOD PIECE OF "AFTER MARKET" GLASS SINCE EACH OF THE WINDSHIELDS SUPPLIED BY TOYO...

Dec 18, 1999 Visibility

I NOTICED DISTORTION WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. DELRAY TOYOTA REPLACED THE GLASS TWICE. THE DISTORTION IS STILL THERE, BUT YOU SEE IT IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF EACH NEW WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER THINKS I MIGHT GET A GOOD PIECE OF "AFTER MARKET" GLASS SINCE EACH OF THE WINDSHIELDS SUPPLIED BY TOYO...

Dec 16, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN ATTEMPTING LEFT HAND TURNS AND EXTREEME FORCE MUST BE USED TO COMPENSATE. *AK

Dec 16, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN ATTEMPTING LEFT HAND TURNS AND EXTREEME FORCE MUST BE USED TO COMPENSATE. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Steering

THE VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY RETURN-TO-CENTER AFTER 90 DEGREE LEFT TURN. TENDS TO HAPPEN IF SPEED IS ABOVE 20 MILES PER HOUR DURING TURN. REQUIRE JERKING OR SWERVING TO RETURN TO CENTER AFTER A LEFT TURN. MY WIFE THOUGHT I WAS SWERVING SINCE THE CAR WAS SWAYING BUT I WAS JUST TRYING TO PREVE...

Nov 17, 1999 Steering

THE VAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH STICKY RETURN-TO-CENTER AFTER 90 DEGREE LEFT TURN. TENDS TO HAPPEN IF SPEED IS ABOVE 20 MILES PER HOUR DURING TURN. REQUIRE JERKING OR SWERVING TO RETURN TO CENTER AFTER A LEFT TURN. MY WIFE THOUGHT I WAS SWERVING SINCE THE CAR WAS SWAYING BUT I WAS JUST TRYING TO PREVE...

Nov 15, 1999 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS ARE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 15, 1999 Wheels

LUGS: NUTS ARE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 12, 1999 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO LEFT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO NORMAL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Suspension

WHILE TRAVELING STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO LEFT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO NORMAL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 15, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY.

Oct 6, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 30, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOORS DO NOT FUCNTION PROPERLY. DOORS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY OPEN IF A PERSON'S BODY PART HAS GOTTEN CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Structure

AUTOMATIC DOORS DO NOT FUCNTION PROPERLY. DOORS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY OPEN IF A PERSON'S BODY PART HAS GOTTEN CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 29, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY.

Sep 22, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Steering

THE VAN PULLS TO THE LEFT AND THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO A CENTERED POSITION WHEN MAKING TURNS. I FIRST REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND SINCE HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA SALESMAN ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH...

Sep 8, 1999 Steering

THE VAN PULLS TO THE LEFT AND THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO A CENTERED POSITION WHEN MAKING TURNS. I FIRST REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND SINCE HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE TOYOTA SALESMAN ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH...

Aug 31, 1999 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER IS REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER REQUIRED ONE MONTH TO FIX PROPERLY.*YC

Aug 31, 1999 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN SMOOTHLY. THE DEALER IS REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER REQUIRED ONE MONTH TO FIX PROPERLY.*YC

Aug 16, 1999 Suspension

SINCE DAY ONE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHEN MOVING FORWARD. THE DEALER HAS TRIED REALIGNMENT/NEW TIRES. THIS GREATLY REDUCED THE PULLING BUT THE VEHICLE STILL EXHIBITS A BIAS TO STEER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC (LEFT). A TOYOTA TECHNICIAN HAS TOLD ME THE FIX WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE BEAM.

Aug 16, 1999 Suspension

SINCE DAY ONE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHEN MOVING FORWARD. THE DEALER HAS TRIED REALIGNMENT/NEW TIRES. THIS GREATLY REDUCED THE PULLING BUT THE VEHICLE STILL EXHIBITS A BIAS TO STEER INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC (LEFT). A TOYOTA TECHNICIAN HAS TOLD ME THE FIX WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE BEAM.

Aug 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL "LOCKS" WHEN RETURNING FROM LEFT TURN WHILE ACCELERATING. REQUIRES STRONG PULL TO RETURN WHEEL TO STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. OCCURS INTERMITENTLY, BUT REPEATEDLY. DEALER "CAN FIND NO PROBLEM."

Aug 12, 1999 Steering

STEERING WHEEL "LOCKS" WHEN RETURNING FROM LEFT TURN WHILE ACCELERATING. REQUIRES STRONG PULL TO RETURN WHEEL TO STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. OCCURS INTERMITENTLY, BUT REPEATEDLY. DEALER "CAN FIND NO PROBLEM."

Aug 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE SENSTIVE SLIDING DOOR REMOTE CONTROL CAUSES THE SLIDING DOOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSED PERSONAL INJURIES WHILE TAKING OUT THE GROCERIES. DEALER SAID THAT'S WAY THE CONTROL IS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 10, 1999 Unknown Or Other

THE SENSTIVE SLIDING DOOR REMOTE CONTROL CAUSES THE SLIDING DOOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH CAUSED PERSONAL INJURIES WHILE TAKING OUT THE GROCERIES. DEALER SAID THAT'S WAY THE CONTROL IS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS NEEDS AJUSTMENT. YH

Aug 9, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHTS NEEDS AJUSTMENT. YH

Jul 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WE WERE HEADING NORTH AND THE OTHER CAR WAS HEADING SOUTH. HE DECIDED AT THE LAST MINUTE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF US. WE HAD NO WHERE TO GO AND SLAMMED INTO HIS PASSENGER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WE WERE BOTH TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL VIA PARAMEDICS, AND LATER RELEASED. AFTER...

Jul 8, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WE WERE HEADING NORTH AND THE OTHER CAR WAS HEADING SOUTH. HE DECIDED AT THE LAST MINUTE TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF US. WE HAD NO WHERE TO GO AND SLAMMED INTO HIS PASSENGER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WE WERE BOTH TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL VIA PARAMEDICS, AND LATER RELEASED. AFTER...

Jul 7, 1999 Visibility

REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD CREATES A DISTORTION WHICH IMPAIRS VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jul 7, 1999 Visibility

REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE WINDSHIELD CREATES A DISTORTION WHICH IMPAIRS VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Steering

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TURN LEFT UNLESS MANUALLY TURNING STEERING BACK TO RIGHT, AND CLICKING IS HEARD. *ADJ

Jun 14, 1999 Steering

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TURN LEFT UNLESS MANUALLY TURNING STEERING BACK TO RIGHT, AND CLICKING IS HEARD. *ADJ

Jun 10, 1999 Steering

CLOCK WILL NOT OPERATE AT COLD TEMPRITURE (BELOW 30 DEGREES F)

Jun 10, 1999 Steering

CLOCK WILL NOT OPERATE AT COLD TEMPRITURE (BELOW 30 DEGREES F)

Jun 9, 1999 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR NOT LATCHING PROPERLY; WARNING LITE ON; ECU SHORT CIRCUITED; CANNOT VERIFY IF RIGHT SLIDING DOOR IS CLOSED SHUT; EXACT PROBLEM ON SAME VEHICLE TAKEN FROM CARSON TOYOTA IN FEBRUARY; OTHER VEHICLE'S VIN NR IS [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

Jun 9, 1999 Electrical System

POWER SLIDING DOOR NOT LATCHING PROPERLY; WARNING LITE ON; ECU SHORT CIRCUITED; CANNOT VERIFY IF RIGHT SLIDING DOOR IS CLOSED SHUT; EXACT PROBLEM ON SAME VEHICLE TAKEN FROM CARSON TOYOTA IN FEBRUARY; OTHER VEHICLE'S VIN NR IS [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

Jun 9, 1999 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR NOT LATCHING PROPERLY; WARNING LITE ON; ECU SHORT CIRCUITED; CANNOT VERIFY IF RIGHT SLIDING DOOR IS CLOSED SHUT; EXACT PROBLEM ON SAME VEHICLE TAKEN FROM CARSON TOYOTA IN FEBRUARY; OTHER VEHICLE'S VIN NR IS [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

Jun 9, 1999 Electrical System

POWER SLIDING DOOR NOT LATCHING PROPERLY; WARNING LITE ON; ECU SHORT CIRCUITED; CANNOT VERIFY IF RIGHT SLIDING DOOR IS CLOSED SHUT; EXACT PROBLEM ON SAME VEHICLE TAKEN FROM CARSON TOYOTA IN FEBRUARY; OTHER VEHICLE'S VIN NR IS [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

May 13, 1999 Seat Belts

DUE TO LOCATION DEFECTIVE REAR LEFT SIDE SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK IN A "LOCKED" POSITION WHEN IT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE IN THAT POSITION. CHILD GOT TANGLED IN THE LOCKED SHOULDER BELT SINCE SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE WAS AT THE CHILD'S NECK, WHICH ALMOST STRANGLED THE CHILD, THE MOTHER HAD TO CUT THE SHOUL...

May 13, 1999 Seat Belts

DUE TO LOCATION DEFECTIVE REAR LEFT SIDE SHOULDER BELT GOT STUCK IN A "LOCKED" POSITION WHEN IT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE IN THAT POSITION. CHILD GOT TANGLED IN THE LOCKED SHOULDER BELT SINCE SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE WAS AT THE CHILD'S NECK, WHICH ALMOST STRANGLED THE CHILD, THE MOTHER HAD TO CUT THE SHOUL...

May 3, 1999 Structure

NEXT TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR THERE IS A "POWER DOOR" SWITCH. THIS SWITCH CONTINUES TO OPERATE EVEN IF THE CHILD LOCK IS ON FOR THAT DOOR. MY SON COULD EASILY OPEN THE POWER DOOR EVEN IF THE CHILD LOCK IS ON TO MY SURPRISE. TOYOTA SAYS TO TO TURN OFF POWER DOOR FUNCTION OFF USING THE SWITCH ON THE ...

May 3, 1999 Structure

NEXT TO THE POWER SLIDING DOOR THERE IS A "POWER DOOR" SWITCH. THIS SWITCH CONTINUES TO OPERATE EVEN IF THE CHILD LOCK IS ON FOR THAT DOOR. MY SON COULD EASILY OPEN THE POWER DOOR EVEN IF THE CHILD LOCK IS ON TO MY SURPRISE. TOYOTA SAYS TO TO TURN OFF POWER DOOR FUNCTION OFF USING THE SWITCH ON THE ...

Apr 28, 1999 Unknown Or Other

EXACT FAILURES OCCURRED ON TWO 1999 SIENNA TAKEN FROM SAME DEALERSHIP

Apr 28, 1999 Unknown Or Other

EXACT FAILURES OCCURRED ON TWO 1999 SIENNA TAKEN FROM SAME DEALERSHIP

Apr 9, 1999 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN. IT REQUIRES TO MUCH PRESSURE TO STOP IF SOMETHING IS IN ITS WAY WHILE CLOSING. I HAVE TO DISABLE THE POWER DOOR WHICH LEAVES THE DOOR VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO USE NOW. ALL THEY NEED TO DO IS TO PUT A LIGHT SENSOR THAT WILL NOT ALLOW T...

Apr 9, 1999 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN. IT REQUIRES TO MUCH PRESSURE TO STOP IF SOMETHING IS IN ITS WAY WHILE CLOSING. I HAVE TO DISABLE THE POWER DOOR WHICH LEAVES THE DOOR VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO USE NOW. ALL THEY NEED TO DO IS TO PUT A LIGHT SENSOR THAT WILL NOT ALLOW T...

Jan 18, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS ARE MY COMPLAINT. I JUST PURCHSED A NEW TOYOTA VAN WITH AIR BAGS. WE HAVE 4 CHILDREN UNDER 9 YEARS OF AGE AND WE CAR POOL. THE FRON SEAT IS USELESS DUE TO THE AIRBAG. NO TOYOTA DEALER IN S.C. WILL INSTALL AN ON/OFF SWITCH DUE TO LIABILITY CONCERNS. I LIVE IN COLUMBIA S.C. NO ONE IN COLUMB...

Jan 18, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS ARE MY COMPLAINT. I JUST PURCHSED A NEW TOYOTA VAN WITH AIR BAGS. WE HAVE 4 CHILDREN UNDER 9 YEARS OF AGE AND WE CAR POOL. THE FRON SEAT IS USELESS DUE TO THE AIRBAG. NO TOYOTA DEALER IN S.C. WILL INSTALL AN ON/OFF SWITCH DUE TO LIABILITY CONCERNS. I LIVE IN COLUMBIA S.C. NO ONE IN COLUMB...

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, HAS BEEN REALIGNED BUT CONTINUES TO PULL.

Dec 1, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, HAS BEEN REALIGNED BUT CONTINUES TO PULL.